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I firmly believe the Universe sends you what you need – whether you like it or not. That could be ...
I firmly believe the Universe sends you what you need – whether you like it or not. That could be ...
Science is so cool. I read an article recently about a study investigating self-awareness in dogs. In prior studies, dogs ...
I have a confession to make. Please don’t think less of me or think me a hypocrite. I had to ...
Half Moon is asking to go pee. No big deal, right? It is to me. Halfie has intervertebral disc disease ...
Morning walks with the dogs are one of my favorite times of the day. I love the quiet of the ...
Why do I doubt him? After all the times he’s proven he can, why do I think he can’t? Well, ...
Dottie was supposed to be a hospice dog. A 15-year old Dalmatian, she was surrendered to our local shelter by ...
He’s not moving. Jordan’s Golden head has settled onto my chest and upper arm, his chin pressing into the belly ...
Houses just aren’t built the way they used to be. Foundations crack and sink into the earth, walls and roofs ...
A dear friend loaned me a book of poetry she’d discovered and purchased for her bright young daughter. I’m not ...
Helen is draped across my lap, her head lolling over my left hip while her ribcage rests gently on my ...
I know it’s May—and frankly, it could be October or July, it wouldn’t matter—but it’s always Christmas morning in our ...
Rich gold and velvety black, the wingspan exemplifies its paradoxical promise. The artistry of the swirls and dashes and dots ...
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Harley, Helen and I have just returned from a walk in the woods. Forty-five minutes is about all Harley can ...
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The first two books in the Loyal Companion Guide series, Sit. Stand. GO! and Emotion to Motion help you recognize, record, and accommodate your dog’s mobility challenges, as well as understand the emotions behind the movement. Filled with photos and worksheets, these books are your guide to helping your dog lead the best life possible.
Many mobility solutions listed on the following pages require a veterinary referral. A Loyal Companion does not provide veterinary services or diagnose conditions. Our role is to work with your veterinarian to identify the best solution for your dog’s mobility issue and your household situation.
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