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The Dr. Dolittle of Pet ProstheticsCategory: Inspire
When a veterinarian, desperate for help, brought a chocolate Lab to the human prosthetics and orthotics clinic where Derrick Campana worked 12 years ago, Derrick’s life was changed forever.
The dog, named Charles, needed a prosthetic leg due to a rare congenital deformity called ectrodactyly, which causes limbs to form abnormally. Serving animals was something Derrick had never considered, but he forged ahead nonetheless. After successfully creating a prosthetic leg on the first try, Derrick had a lightbulb moment. more |
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How To Help A Dog With AnxietyCategory: Health
How To Help A Dog With Anxiety
Summer’s festive fireworks and fearsome thunderstorms can freak out even normally relaxed dogs. For dogs with anxiety or a nervy disposition, these events can seem like World War 3. Unfortunately, dogs running off and getting hurt during these events is all too common—vets and animal shelters report their busiest time of the year is July 4th. How to help a dog with anxiety stay secure and relaxed during storms and fireworks with these seven ways to calm an anxious dog and keep them safe. more |
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That Adventure LifeCategory: Travel
In December 2016, Jordan Kahana was cruising down the highway in Arizona on his way to the Grand Canyon when he was forced to nearly drive off the road by what looked like two black dots. Jordan pulled over to discover those black splotches on the road were in fact a pair of eight-month-old puppies. Jordan took in the adorable “hitchhikers” and Adventure Squad was born! more |
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DIY Craft: Gift TagsCategory: Dog Life
Elevate your present wrapping with these super-cute gift tags available in a whole ton of dog-breed silhouettes! Half the fun of opening presents is the anticipation that a beautiful presentation creates. Make the gifts you give extra special this year with these cute dog-themed tags!
What you need:
• a printer
• 8.5" x 11" sheets of white paper or sticky label sheet
• Scissors
• Hole punch more |
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Nip It in the BudCategory: Dog Training
You visit your friend and her young dog practically mauls you in greeting as you walk in the door. He’s friendly—to the point where you’re left black and blue. “He’s just a puppy,” your friend shrugs. He may be a puppy, but he’s going to end up being a big dog with bigger issues if your friend doesn’t act soon. more |
