Walking your dog is great exercise for you and your pet.  Part of living a healthy lifestyle is getting out of your house or apartment and socializing with other people and animals.   However, some small dogs, older dogs and cats need a little assistance when venturing out for a lengthy walk.  Pet strollers are a great option for taking your pet shopping, strolling on the boardwalk at the shore, and additional dog friendly places you travel where dogs need to be enclosed.  Dog strollers fare well in a city to keep dogs from running into the street, or tangling their leashes around other pedestrians.
Small pets get tired walking a long distance.  I have a golden retriever who needs to run and a small dog, a bichon, who doesn’t enjoy exerting herself for much more than a mile.   A pet stroller works great for me.  My golden gets a good long walk without tiring out Betty the Bichon Frise, who can still enjoy getting fresh air even if she can’t walk very far. At the dog park, Betty gets tired and wants to rest in her stroller, while my golden retriever can run and play for hours!
Dog owners are starting to use pet strollers instead of carriers. They’re easier on your back, shoulders and neck, and many stores and outdoor cafes are pleased pet owners have dogs completely enclosed. We love to take our pets along wherever we go.  Picnics, festivals and other outdoor events can be fun to share with your dog. Dog strollers help prevent your dog from interacting with bugs, other dogs and litter at outdoor events.
There are many styles and sizes of pet strollers.
The Original Kittywalk Pet Stroller is a cool alternative to heavy, hot plastic carriers. Your pet can sit in an open mesh environment, or lie beneath the security of the cloth covered privacy parlor to shelter from the elements. With its sturdy safety brakes and easy to unfold design, it’s perfect for city dwellers who have always have had to say no to a walk in the park. Pet strollers offers pet lovers the option to say YES to sharing more outings with their fur-bearing family members.  As Seen on The Good Morning America show! The stroller will hold 25+ lbs, your cat and dog will love it  The Original Kittywalk also has a larger model for taking your dog and your dog’s friend or both of your dogs out together. The Pet Stroller SUV is robust with tough hard rubber 8 inch wheels and a larger cabin accommodating up to 50 lbs or holds multiple pets with a shoulder height of up to 14 inches.
Check this out … a car seat and pet stroller in one! The Guardian Gear™ Blue All-Purpose Traveler easily converts from a stroller, to a car seat, to a pet transport in minutes without tools!
The Pet Stroller features swivel front wheels and a rear wheel braking system. Lightweight tubular steel frame folds down in seconds for easy storage. Durable 600D polyester Traveler features removable, adjustable carrying straps, backstraps for seatbelt attachment, and Velcro® tabs to secure it to stroller frame.   Zippered mesh top opening allows easy access while providing ample ventilation. Roll-up flap provides privacy and a safety clip attaches to your pet’s collar or harness for added security.  The Pet Stroller measures 33″L x 18″W x 37″H and holds up to 30 lbs.

When your travel needs require both a pet carrier and a pet stroller, the Cruising Companion Uptown Pet Stroller & Removable Bronze Pet Carrier is a great solution.  It has a Chic style and provides comfortable transportation for pets.  A removable carrier has mesh sides and top for ventilation and an interior collar clip keeps pet secure.  The lightweight gold-tone frame folds easily for storage.  The Pet Stroller measures 35 1/2″ x 17 1/2″ x 37″, the Carrier measures 15 1/2″ x 17 1/2″ x 37″ and Weighs 13 lbs, accommodates pets up to 20 lbs.

I like the idea of a carrier and stroller in one, especially when visiting my extended family.  Betty the beautiful bichon likes sleeping in the carrier and it is also a great get away for her when she needs some downtime away from the relatives.

Dog strollers give dog owners many additional options to spend quality time with our pets.   When a leash and pet carrier are not sufficient to accommodate your pet; pet strollers have models that will suit a pet owner and pet’s needs.  What a convenient, fun, and easy way to transport pets!

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Does your dog or cat suffer from arthritis, hip dysplasia, knee dysplasia, elbow dislocation or other joint problems?
Dog owners need to be aware of changes in their dog’s behavior.  If your pet starts gaining lot of weight, sleeping more, not interest in playing and has difficulty climbing stairs they may have arthritis.  Arthritis sufferers also have stiffness when walking, getting up or down;   smaller dogs suffering from arthritis whimper or growl when picked up or handled.
Hip dysplasia is a form of osteoarthritis. Hip dysplasia is the abnormal development of the hips, which results in an increasing amount of looseness in the hip joint. Dogs can suffer from degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) that is not caused by hip dysplasia or they can suffer with it because they have hip dysplasia.
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a genetic, painful, crippling disease that causes a dog’s hip to weaken, deteriorate, and become arthritic. It is a hereditary condition and is the leading cause of lameness occurring in the rear legs of dogs.
Generally, hip dysplasia (a malformed hip socket) strikes generally in larger breeds of dogs for example, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Great Danes to name a few, although medium and small breeds can have hip dysplasia also.
Unfortunately many dogs suffer from arthritis and experience hip pain.  An overweight dog can be at risk for joint pain.   Keeping your dog’s weight at what is normal for its breed is important, along with making certain your dog is getting all the proper nutrients its body requires.
Excessive weight puts a great deal of stress on the joints. This is especially true if your dog is predisposed to hip dysplasia or has arthritis.
Arthritic Relief Dog Cookies All Natural Dog Treats are a delicious dog treat to supplement your dog’s diet with cookies containing herbs, vitamins, minerals and essential elements known to build strong joints and relieve inflammation.   Alfalfa and cod liver oil are used to reduce the discomforts of arthritis. Proper amounts of Vitamin C are necessary for good adrenal function, to make enough cortisone, resulting in arthritic symptoms. That’s why pure applesauce is in the cookies.
Exercise is important for everyone, especially your pet, however if your dog is predisposed to hip dysplasia limit its exercise to long walks, swimming, and very short runs. Do not put excess pressure on your dog’s limbs.
There are nutritional supplements on the market made especially for cats and dogs that can be given on a daily basis that will help maintain a healthy joint system from young to senior cats and dogs.  Connectin Granular Dog Joint & Arthritis Food Supplement is a veterinarian proven glucosamine-based supplement for dogs, cats and horses with arthritis and other joint disorders. Connectin – Granular is a delicious Roast Beef flavor – just sprinkle over your pet’s food or mix with water to make gravy.
Connectin Chewables Joint & Arthritis Supplement for Dogs is a chewable option for Dog arthritis relief and Dog hip pain relief.  It has a delectable Roast Beef flavor-give to your dog or cat as a chewable treat.

Pro Care Pet 100% ORGANIC PRO-JOINT 100% ORGANIC JOINT Bone is a tasty treat with the necessary organic ingredients to strengthen connective tissue and enhance bone and joint integrity. Delicious and nutritious – this product enables freedom of movement and comfort for your dog!
Animals produce a certain amount of glucosamine within their bodies. As animals grow older, their bodies lose the ability to make enough glucosamine. Having sufficient glucosamine in your pet’s body is very important to producing the nutrients needed to stimulate the production of synovial fluid, the fluid which lubricates your pet’s cartilage and keeps your pet’s joints healthy. Without enough glucosamine, the cartilage in their weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees deteriorates. The cartilage then hardens and forms bone spurs, deformed joints, and limited joint movement. This is how the debilitating disease of arthritis develops.
Glucosamine and chondroitin help to reduce symptoms and to rebuild the cartilage and restore fluid.
Sea Mobility Glucosamine Jerky Strips for Dogs offers Glucosamine joint relief.  Sea “Mobility” provides mobility enhancement and flexibility improvement from the natural power of Sea Cucumber, MSM, and Glucosamine.  Real Beef, chicken and venison (USDA) jerky strips, are super-powered with nutraceuticals to help maximize joint function when joint mobility is critical for your dog’s lifestyle.  Excellent for dogs from puppies to “Seniors”.  Great for any dog that can’t swallow a pill or capsule.
Before doing any “self prescribed” medicating for your pet, always get the advice of your pet’s veterinarian.
Dogs with arthritis, hip dysplasia and joint pain can live long and healthy lives with a little help from their friends and as a dog owner you owe it to your pet to be as accommodating and loving as you can be.

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