{"product_id":"owning-a-paralyzed-dog-the-complete-care-guide-helping-your-disabled-dog-live-their-life-to-the-fullest-hardcover","title":"Owning a Paralyzed Dog - The Complete Care Guide: Helping Your Disabled Dog Live Their Life to the Fullest - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCoral Drake\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardcover version is printed in \u003cstrong\u003eFULL COLOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your dog has become paralyzed or you are considering adopting a paralyzed dog, you probably have a lot of questions. What will your life with a paralyzed dog be like? Will your dog have a high quality of life or is euthanasia a better option? What will your daily routine be?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether your dog will be paralyzed for life or may be able to recover with surgery, rest, or medication, you will need to provide special care. Learn everything that you need to know, from the first conversations with your veterinarian to adjusting to life with a paralyzed dog, to providing care and enrichment so that your dog will live life to the fullest. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out how you can calculate your dog's quality of life to make the best decisions for her, as well as how to explain your choices to family and friends. Learn what to watch for in the first weeks with your paralyzed dog, from self-injury to infections. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics covered in the book include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do Dogs Become Paralyzed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing to Adopt a Paralyzed Dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions to Ask Yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpreting Your Veterinarian's Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality of Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplications and Things to Watch for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-injury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDragging Injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBladder and Urinary Tract Infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrine Scald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeds Sores and Hot Spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognizing and Alleviating Anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBladder Expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlling Urine Leaks and Defecation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Your Disabled Dog to Wear a Diaper or Belly Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassage, Touch, and Range of Motion Exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBathing and Brushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBedding and Living Quarters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTherapy and Recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrate- Rest Tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciding on Euthanasia: Doing the Right Thing by Your Dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMobility Aids: Wheelchairs and Slings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalk Replacements and Outing Ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMental Stimulation for the Paralyzed Dog at Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining and Communicating with your Paralyzed Dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocializing with Other Dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife with a paralyzed dog can be fun and playful. Discover what toys and games work well for a paralyzed dog, whether she is playing alone, with a canine playmate, or with a human playmate. Consider all of the aspects of your paralyzed dog's care, from bladder expression and diapers to bathing and preventing urine scald. Decide whether your dog would benefit from a wheelchair for mobility or whether a sling would be better. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTherapy can work wonders for paralyzed dogs in recovery or for dogs incapable of recovery in order to elevate their quality of life. Learn about common therapy for paralyzed dogs and whether a specific therapy may be worthwhile for your dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are considering caring for a paralyzed dog, you have a big decision on your hands. 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