Dog Carriers

Small Dog Carriers - Dog Strollers

Dog StrollersWhat is the most popular accessory today? No, it’s not a strand of pearls or a cell phone. It’s a small dog! You’ve probably seen everyone from Paris Hilton to your next-door neighbor with a little dog on they’re arm. And why not! Small dogs are cute, they’re cuddly and best of all you can take them almost anywhere! The most convenient way to transport your pooch is with dog strollers.

Dog owners agree that dogs should have fresh air on a daily basis. For some pets, age or illness may prevent them from walking around on their own. Whether you are going on a short walk around the block or a long walk through the park, we offer dog strollers that will give you the freedom to take your family pet anywhere you go.

Dog strollers aren’t only attractive they are also functional. Safety experts agree that dog strollers are ideal for puppies, kittens, small dogs, small animals, and older pets with restricted ability to walk on their own such as hip problems, arthritis or visual impairment. Dog strollers are good to use for long walks or just around the block before bed. You should also consider bringing water. There are some great portable water bottles for pets on the market.

Tips for hip dysplasia:

  1. Get acupuncture! It has been extremely successful for hip dysplasia. If your dog is having major hip dysplasia problems with what would be called loose hips and slipping much of the time. After getting acupuncture treatments, those problems can quickly go away. Make sure the acupuncturist is a DVM which is required by law, but not all are.
  2. Put a ThermaCare back heat wrap (yes, the one meant for humans) around the dog's waist as close to the hips has possible. The heat wrap really helps with hip dysplasia pain and seems to help heal. Do this every night and let my dog sleep through the night with it on.
  3. Soak the dog in a hot bathtub with epsom salts. This treatment also helps with hip dysplasia pain especially after swimming in cold water and / or exposure to cold weather.
  4. Get chiropractic treatment. Like acupuncture, the chiropractic treatments can have had amazing results.
  5. Swim! Do it for about 30 minutes. Every vet I talk to says it is the best exercise for dogs with disabilities. If your dog doesn't like to swim, take him or her to aquatherapy where they know how to help dogs that are reluctant or afraid.
  6. Get aquatherapy. Even if your dog swims, check out aquatherapy. Make sure the aquatherapist is a DVM too.
  7. Use infrared heat on the hip(s). An acupuncturist can give you a heat gun that you can put on her hips for a few minutes every night. It is more focused and intense than the ThermaCare and seems to help with pain.
  8. Absolutely use supplements! At a minimum, get Synovi G3. Vets all agree that it is the best joint supplement (compared with others such as Cosequin) for hip dysplasia. You may also give your dog Welactin, Lipiderm and several herbs if prescribed by her acupuncturist.
  9. Reduce weight. A great diet for dogs with hip / joint problems is Eukanuba Senior Plus which has many joint supplements and will help with weight problems. It is only available via prescription so talk to your vet about it.
  10. Increase muscle. Try adding cooked lean ground beef to the dog's diet but check with the dog’s regular vet.
  11. Have a great attitude, be patient and expose your dog to positive experiences. Your dog will reflect your attitude. It can be very tough for you when you have to support your dog while he / she goes up and down the stairs as well as going to the bathroom. Maybe you become impatient while it's raining and your dog still wants to sniff around. Maybe you get really sad when you hear from the vet that your dog (your baby) has a problem. Your dog will react to your positive or negative attitude.

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Buying a Carrier for a Small Dog
Carriers for small dogs come in a variety of styles to suit every occasion!

Pet travel guide
Check the airline regulations before you plan to bring you pet with you in a small pet carrier.

Measuring your dog
Pets of the same breed may differ and have different sizes based on weight, height and length.