Natalie C. Markey

Natalie C. Markey

Oscar does many things. He helps watch over his little sister. He keeps the Tempur-Pedic bed nice and warm at night and he helps his Mommy write by sitting on her feet, under her desk. But Oscar has done more than be Natalie C. Markey’s personal assistant. On her latest project he served as her inspiration. 

Oscar lives with epilepsy and takes medication twice a day to monitor his condition. Thanks to Oscar, Markey has learned what it takes to successfully care for a special needs dog and wants to help others do the same. Her book, “Caring for Your Special Needs Dog,” offers practical advice and hope on how easy and fulfilling raising a disabled dog can be. Learn real life tips from families that are making it work.

Your veterinarian is your number one resource when caring for any pet but owners have the power when it comes to improving their dog’s quality of life, despite a medical condition. Markey also discusses in detail the benefits of having your child participate in your dog’s care as well as how to prepare your dog for a baby’s arrival.

A percentage of the profits from “Caring for Your Special Needs Dog” go to The Texas A&M Foundation to the benefit of the Neurology Section, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinarian Medicine.

Markey is a nine-year seasoned freelance journalist. She writes for several local and National publications including a regular column on Examiner.com, Special Needs Dog Care Examiner. After a professional career in PR and Communications she now writes non-fiction and fiction full time. This Texan and Baylor University graduate currently writes from a forest in Arkansas where she gets support for her husband, daughter and, of course, Oscar.

 

 

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