Help protect their mobility. Know the signs .
Help protect their mobility. Know the signs .
Additional SupportÂ
Sometimes, finding the right support means knowing where else to look.
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Throughout Cujo's IVDD journey, I came across organizations, communities, and resources that helped me learn, find practical solutions, and navigate some of the challenges that can come from caring for a dog with IVDD.
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I've gathered some of those resources here in hopes that they may be helpful to you too.
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Whether you are looking for information about mobility equipment, practical tips for caring for a disabled dog, additional IVDD education, navigating grief, or simply a community of people who understand what you're going through, these resources can be another place to turn to for support.
Facebook Support Group
IVDD Support Group on Facebook.
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Click the photo to visit the group.Â
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This is a private Facebook community for those looking for IVDD support and connection.
Because the group is private, your request to join will need to be approved by one of the group's admins.
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If you choose to join, please be respectful and kind to fellow members and follow the group's guidelines. Everyone's IVDD journey is different, and a little compassion can go a long way in helping create a supportive space for all.
This group is independently managed and is not administered or moderated by Cujo's Hope.
Eddie's Wheels Custom Dog Wheelchairs
When a dog's mobility changes, having the right support can make a big difference in helping them continue enjoying the things they love. Eddie's Wheels creates custom mobility carts for pets who need a little extra help getting around. For families navigating IVDD and mobility changes, this can be a helpful place to explore wheelchair options and learn more about supporting your dog's independence.Â
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The owner of Eddie's Wheels emphasizes that dogs accepts themselves the way they are and they are not afraid of the disability.
Click the photo to visit their website.Â
Interested in their instagram? You could check them out below.
Love, Baxter
An IVDD journey can bring difficult decisions, unexpected changes, and a lot of emotions for the people who love their dogs. Love, Baxter offers additional support for pet parents navigating chronic illness, changes in quality of life, end of life decisions, and pet loss. For IVDD families facing some of the harder parts of this journey, their resources can provide another place to turn for guidance and support.
Click the photo to visit their website.Â
Interested in their instagram? You could check them out below.
Forever In My Heart Pet Loss Counselling
Losing a pet, or preparing to say goodbye, can bring emotions that are difficult to navigate alone. Forever In My Heart Pet Loss Counseling provides passionate support for people experiencing pet loss, anticipatory grief, difficult end of life decisions, and other forms of grief surrounding an animal companion. They offer a free support group, along with free downloadable resources.Â
Click the photo to visit their website.Â
Interested in their instagram? You could check them out below.
Disabled Dog Care
Caring for a dog with IVDD or other mobility challenges can come with a lot of questions, especially when you are learning how to navigate everyday life together. Disabled Dog Care shares information from a caregiver's perspective, with helpful guidance on IVDD, mobility, home care, daily routines, and life with a disabled dog. It is another place families can turn to for practical information and support along the way.
Click the photo to visit their website.Â
IVDD Awareness Org
An IVDD diagnosis can bring a lot of questions, decisions, and unexpected expenses. IVDD Awareness provides information to help families better understand the condition while also working to help dogs get the care they need. For families struggling with the financial side of IVDD treatment, they also offer information about potential assistance with treatment costs.
Click the photo to visit their website.Â
Interested in their Facebook? You could check them out below.
Want to share your organization or resource?
We'd love to hear about resources that may benefit the IVDD community! If you'd like to submit an organization, support group, social media account, or other resources for consideration, please use contact us.
Please note: Submissions must be made by an administrator, account owner, organization representative, or another individual who has permission to submit the resource and authorize the information for use on Cujo's Hope.