Cancer is the leading cause of death in older cats and dogs but is also the most treatable disease, compared to congestive heart failure, kidney failure and diabetes. Pet owners are strongly advised to take their pets to their vet for a check-up twice a year as a way to ensure early detection.
Your challenge as the dog owner is to figure out how to best accommodate your dog’s reduced sensory capabilities. Do you need to change your environment to make sure your dog is safe? For the sight impaired dog, a baby gate over a stairway would prevent an accident. For the hearing impaired dog, many simple commands such as “sit,” “stay,” and “stop” have sign language equivalents which will be helpful for them to learn.
Canine Arthritis According to a study sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, as many as 20% of adult dogs may suffer from arthritis… Arthritis is an affliction that many dogs suffer from, especially as they get older. According to a study sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, as many as 20% of adult dogs may suffer from arthritis.
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has just signed a bill into law that provides for enforcement of “pet trusts” that are set up by animal owners. These trusts (recently made famous by the late Leona Helmsley) are put into place to protect and provide ongoing care for the pets when their owner dies.
Despite the great challenges of the canine arthritis, spinal myelopathy and hip dysplasia that Watson and the heartbreak his owner suffered, the silver lining in all of this was the creation of a product that has helped many other disabled dogs.
The Bottom’s Up Leash is Watson’s legacy and their website, (a fitting tribute to Watson), is Arnie’s ongoing passion. Their invention has already helped tens of thousands of dogs and their owners to be more comfortably mobile and much happier. Inventing new senior pet assistance products keeps Arnie busy and involved with the pet community worldwide.
