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A lifestyle an educational blog by Jacqueline Chang, a BSc Animal Health graduate, veterinary technician student, and veterinary technician assistant. For anyone who wants to learn more about companion animal lifestyles and how to improve the quality of the health and well-being of our furry friends. We will be delving into informative topics focusing on useful tips and pioneering work on 3D printing.
Wheelchairs for Cerebellar Hypoplasia Kittens
What started as a post shared to me by a friend whose heart strings were tugged at became an incredibly fulfilling assignment with two very special kittens. Ping and Pong were my first kitten wheelchairs, and first cerebellar hypoplasia cases. They are …
Dental Health in Companion Animals
The Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) authorizes the use of the VOHC registered seal on products proven to help slow plaque and tartar progression on our pet’s teeth. They provide a list for both dogs and cats on products that are VOHC accepted …
Laser Therapy in Companion Animals
Laser therapy (or photobiomodulation) has been found to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and increase range of motion. This is done through increased circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area, promoting an optimal healing …
Wheelchair with Interchangeable Wheels
This build is a custom walker for a dachshund with erosive polyarthritis. She walks on her wrists instead of her paw pads, causing her a lot of pain. For her case, I designed a quad-assisted walker with an extra long sling to support her full length. The …
Walker with Sling and Stirrups
This build is a custom walker for a senior pug with no mobility in the hind legs. It has been a couple of years since he has been walking on his own, resulting in muscle atrophy of the fore limbs. In this case, I designed a quad-assisted walker with a …
PVC Walker Prototype
It only took an infected cat bite injury and the idea of a missed opportunity for me to finally produce a prototype for a walker.
Kitty-Proofing Basics
Here are some things to keep in mind when setting up your space for a cat. It is important to set up your space while taking their needs into account to keep them happy indoors. Luckily, this can be accomplished with a few easy tips and tricks. Here, I …
DIY Travel Litter Box
Last week, we talked about traveling with pets in this blog post here. I mentioned that I created a DIY litter box out of a cardboard box with an entryway. Today, I will be sharing the process so you can make one yourself! Keep in mind that these DIY litter boxes …
Traveling with Pets
Zeus and I would take at least two trips (4 flights) a year and maybe a drive back and forth from school and home. Knowing the temperament and personality of Zeus, I was very worried to travel with him at first. I expected him to have issues with sitting in …
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3D Printed Simple Prosthesis [2.0]
I wrote a research article on prosthetic devices for companion animals (particularly cats and dogs), and discussed my findings. The topics include the biomechanics of movement and prosthetic treatment options. Below is the paper, as well as references at the …
Animal Prostheses with UBC's Geering Up
Check out this short segment where I was a guest star on UBC's Geering Up for kids! Sam and I talked about the basics of companion animal prostheses and discussed what the future may hold for the field. Click through to watch it on YouTube!
3D Printed Slow Feeder
The decision to design my own slow feeder for Zeus came about when he began vomiting more frequently out of nowhere. There was no sign of hair or any other object in his vomit. I kept a watchful eye over him for the next few days and noticed that he …
3D Printed Simple Prosthesis
I designed and produced a rudimentary peg-leg style prosthesis for the left forelimb of a cat. The design can easily be modified for an animal of a different size. I have attached the files that I made on Solidworks 2019 at the bottom of this page. These include …
Meet the Creator
House of Zeus began as an Instagram account I created to share moments of my cat’s life with friends and family. Zeus (originally named Boots for his white paws) was adopted on June 6th, 2018. I found him through Kijiji, where his previous family was giving …