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The Beauty of Animal Prosthetics It is very common to see a person with a prosthetic, but how many animals have you seen with a prosthetic leg? Thanks to Derrick Campana, it is common to see a pet in your neighborhood walking down the street with a leg prosthetic.  These prosthetics give these animals a second chance to be themselves. It was not an easy road for Campana, but we are glad he did not give up. In an article by Mother Nature Network , Campana recalls his journey and the many animals he has helped along the way. Helping Animals Walk and Run Again This bright idea came to Campana and caused a career-changing moment.  He went to school to learn how to fit humans for orthotics and prosthetics.  He wanted animals to have a second chance, but without the expensive, invasive surgeries that are typically required. Campana is the founder of Animal Ortho Care, a Virginia-based company that makes prosthetics and braces for all sorts of creatures. About twelve ...

Does Your Pet Scratch the Furniture? Having a pet in your life has its upsides. A vast majority of Americans have some sort of pet in their household. It has been said that having a pet can improve your quality of life. But having a cat or dog, you are bound to experience a few bad habits that can wreck your living space. As pet owners, we can experience chewing on our furniture, especially if we get a puppy or kitten. They are naturally teething, and just like human babies, they need something to relieve the discomfort. But as adult animals, they may chew just to chew, and there goes your favorite pair of shoes or your table's leg. And for those cat owners, you most certainly experienced them scratching your furniture, no matter what it is: leather couch, your door, or carpet. Don’t worry, you don’t have to throw away or replace your furniture. There are a few simple methods to help fix and restore your wooden furniture. It doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. If y...