Links To Some Helpful Websites and Rehabilitation Centers
Sometimes it's really helpful to talk with other people who are coping with similar challenges. Here's a list of some on-line support groups for owners of dogs with disabilities.
www.Abledogs.net - information for all breeds and disabilities
For information about specific disabilities:
www.dodgerslist.com - A website and support group offering information on the care and protection of dogs with disc disease (IVDD)
www.freewebs.com/dmroster/ - Degenerative Myelopathy support group
www.mzjf.com/main.htm - "Jack Flash" Degenerative Myelopathy website - support, information, and links for the DM blood test
neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/neuro/DM_Web/DMofGS.htm - Dr. Clemmons research into degenerative myelopathy
www.spanna.net - Degenerative Myelopathy help and advice
www.thedoberman.com/SylviaNeckWrap.shtml - information about alternative approaches to treating wobbler's syndrome
Carry Harnesses for disabled dogs – to be used around the house and yard:
www.helpemup.com - A complete shoulder and hip harness system that can be used for front and rear disabilities, offering support under the pelvic floor. Created by Cary Zimmerman for his own dog, they offer an "active" and a "full support" version of the harness.
www.hartmanharness.com - an excellent harness for larger dogs that center yourself over the dog's back and can be used in conjunction with our carts.
Booties – for dogs not needing stirrups, but needing some foot protection
www.dogbootsactive.com - Pro-Active Paws will make a boot for disabled dogs with the sole over the toe for dogs who are knuckling
www.TammyandTeddys.com – boots specifically designed for dogs who drag by an owner of a disabled dog
www.neopaws.com – purveyors of products for disabled dogs
www.dogmobility.com - a resource for mobility aids and health aids to make life better for Disabled Dogs
~ Rehab Centers ~
The field of animal rehab is exploding and rehab centers are starting all over the country. Those listed are familiar with our carts and can assist you.
United States:
http://www.utc.edu/Faculty/David-Levine/ - for a directory of canine rehab specialists in your area
www.holisticvetlist.com/ - for listings of holistic vets
Alabama:
Animal Rehabilitation and Fitness Clinic, Inc.
2864 Acton Road, Birmingham, 35243, 205-967-7389, Cindy A. Grant DVM, CCRP; rehabdvm@yahoo.com
UWTM, ultrasound, e-stim, in-patient and home treatment plans for orthopedic and neurological problems, sports and working dog
conditioning programs; some services available on select days in Huntsville at the Animal Emergency Clinic of North Alabama, 2112
Memorial Parkway
California:
www.twohandsfourpaws.com/ - The oldest wellness center for canines in the Los Angeles area. Offering massage and swim therapies, along with canine physical rehabilitation
amcofeastcounty.net/default.aspx - Animal Medical Center in El Cajon, CA, a complete full service facility aimed at providing all of your pets needs. Offering boarding, general and emergency medical care, grooming, rehab, surgery, and a full retail boutique.
www.calanimalrehab.com - Amy Kramer, PT - California Animal Rehab in Santa Monica, CA - offering Manual Therapy & Modalities, Acupuncture, Hydro-therapy, Gait Training, Therapeutic Services for balance, strength and conditioning, Splinting and Bracing.
http://www.scoutshouse.com/ - Krista Niebaum, Menlo Park
Colorado:
www.coloradopetrehabilitation.com - Pet rehabilitation (including aquatic therapy) in Colorado Springs, CO, by Kim Spelts, CCRP
Connecticut:
www.rivermeadowfarm.com - a comprehensive center in Windsor, CT with hydrotherapy, massage, ultrasound. Vet on premises.
www.pawzforwellness.com/ - Rehab center in Shelton, CT
Florida:
www.animalhealthrehab.com – Dr. Marta Sanchez in S. Miami, FL
Georgia:
www.lovingtouchac.com - Loving Touch Animal Center was established in 1986 as the first holistic veterinary practice in Atlanta, offering a host of services including boarding.
Illinois:
www.tops-vet-rehab.com - TOPS Veterinary Rehab Center in Illinois
www.integrativepetcare.com/ - In downtown Chicago, offering accupuncture, chiropratic, and vet rehab - Julie Mayer, DVM
www.dogsinmotion.net - Dogs in Motion, In Home Canine, Rehabilitation & Wellness
Serving all of Lake County and
Northern Suburbs of Cook County
(veterinary referral only)
847-949-8455
224-430-3351 (mobile)
Patti Triola, PT, CCRT
patpt1@sbcglobal.net
E-stim, therapeutic US, TENS, NMES, Therapeutic Laser, heat / cold, ROM, joint mobilization, stretching, strengthening, gait retraining, acupressure, weight management, senior fitness & wellness, conditioning, wheelchair fitting / modification, home safety and accessibility assessment. Hydrotherapy and land treadmill if owner has access.
***Owner of several disabled dachshunds who have used / currently using Eddie's Wheels carts***
Kansas:
www.medvetrehab.com – Connie Schulte in Mission, KS
www.therapet.net - Sandy Brown in Overland Park, KS
Massachusetts:
www.flowdog.net - FlowDog provides referral-based rehabilitation and fitness services for pets, primarily dogs, in the Boston area - Chris Cranston, MPT, CCRP
www.starcone.com - Sterling Impression Animal Rehabilitation Center in Walpole, MA
www.k9rehabs.com - New England Canine rehab center in E. Longmeadow, MA - canine rehab therapist Bev Savoie
www.fittercritters.org - In Lee, MA - offering Canine Physical Rehabilitation, Indoor Swimming Programs, Conditioning for Pets and Working Dogs, Wellness Programs, and products for dogs.
New Hampshire:
www.tailsofrye.com - Tails of Rye, in Rye, NH - offering Manual Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Myofascial Release, Therapeutic Exercise, Aquatic Therapy, Joint Mobilization, Ultrasound/Electrical Stimulation, and Packages of conditioning & exercise.
New Jersey:
www.oradell.com - Oradell Animal Hospital in NJ, offering General Medicine Services, Wellness and Preventive Medicine, Disease Prevention, Microchip Placement, and Pain Management.
www.evelynvet.com - Dr. Orenbuch - working in New Jersey and PA, offering Canine Rehab for any dog after surgery, injury, or neurologic condition.
New York:
shakervet.com - Shaker Vet in Latham, NY, Dr. Matt Brunke - their devoted team of professionals is committed to providing the most progressive medical treatment available while fostering a close relationship with our patients and clientele
www.hopevet.com - Hope Veterinary Services - servicing NYC area, offering massage, behavior modification, physical therapy, hydrotherapy, and dry stimulation.
www.valleyvetrehab.com – servicing metro NYC
www.thera-vet.com - In Webster, NY - offering Acupuncture, Boarding, Chiropractic, Cryo and Heat Therapy, Hako-Med (E-Stim - Horizontal Therapy®) with whirlpool, Land Treadmill, LASER Therapy, Massage Therapy, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Pulsed Signal Therapy (PST), Therapeutic Exercises, Ultrasound and Phonophoresis and Underwater Treadmill
www.animalrehab.com – Linda McMahon in Westchester County, NY
www.nyvsc.com – New York Specialty Center in Farmingdale, NY
www.rehabpets.com - Animal Rehab of Rochester, NY - led by Dr. Heather Beaudry-St. Germain
North Carolina:
www.animalrehabnc.com - Animal Rehabilitation Clinic located in Durham, NC, Dr. Kevin Jones
www.vethab.com – Animal rehabilitation in Raleigh, NC, Dr. John Sherman
South Carolina:
www.k9rehabcenter.com/ - CARE center - a rehab center in Aiken, SC, run by Dr. Maria Glinski, offering accupuncture, massage, land and aqua therapy
Tennessee:
www.PT4animals.com - Animal rehab by Julie Stewart who is affiliated with Tufts Veterinary School, located in Knoxville, TN
Texas:
www.gcvs.com - Gulf Coast Vet. Specialists - Nancy Doyle (director of rehab and fitness) - offering Underwater treadmill, Land treadmill, Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Iontophoresis, Massage/myofascial release, Joint mobilizations and stretching, Therapeutic Exercise, Gait retraining, Balance retraining, Cold and Heat therapy, Weight management and Athletic conditioning.
Virginia:
vetrehab.org/ - Kim Danoff, a holistic veterinary practice and rehab center in Northern Virginia
www.wellpaws.com/ - Holistic care and rehab in Pamplin, VA
Washington:
www.WellspringsK9.com - hydrotherapy and physical therapy in Seattle, WA
www.lapawspa.com - rehab, hydrotherapy and hospice in the Seattle, WA area
Wisconsin:
www.pewaukeeveterinaryservice.com - In Wisconsin, offering dentistry, diagnostics, rehab, radiography, routine services, and surgery.
Canada:
www.animalrehab.on.ca- Canadian Animal Rehab - Molly Barber: custom made braces for knee injuries, sales and service of Eddie's Wheels carts
www.caninewellness.com - Canine Wellness Centre - Tania Costa: a full service rehabilitation center located in Toronto, Ontario, offering a complete array of therapeutic modalities, including hydrotherapy, reiki, and physical therapy. Canine Wellness is also an authorized distributor of Eddie's Wheels products.
United Kingdom:
www.greyfriarsrehab.co.uk - Greyfriars Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy Centre offers advice for carts, and also service for measurements and fittings. They have many years experience in supporting and rehabilitating dogs and cats following injury or disablement. Call 0044 1383 811172 or contact her through the website.
Magazines
www.thebark.com - Our favorite dog magazine, a literary feast for dog lovers
www.whole-dog-journal.com - wholistic care and training for your dog
www.animalwellnessmagazine.com - Animal Wellness Magazine
Dog Supply
JB Wholesale Pet Supplies - Incontinence aids, Nature's Miracle, and a host of other dog accessories
KV Vet Supply - great site for dog/pet supplies
Cancer Support Groups
www.helpingpawsfordogswithcancer.org
Misc.
www.shelburnefalls.com – our hometown – well worth a visit!!
Animal Sanctuaries
www.outtopasture.org - a Connecticut sanctuary
www.angelsgate.org - on Long Island, NY
www.noahsbark.org - a rescue group in California
www.bestfriends.org - an animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT
