My attempts to get Ringer to use a borrowed K-9 wheelchair was a failure - it just didn't work for him. Maybe I tried to get him to use it incorrectly, but whatever happened, the final answer was it wasn't for him. His late sister from Gainesville didn't like hers either - her owners sent theirs back.
Wheelchair Carts Timing
I was looking at Millie's pictures in the rescue stories section
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and was wondering how you know if a dog is an appropriate candidate for one of those wheelchair carts?
I was watching Kramer-he still has use of the hind legs and can get up the stairs using their ooomph, so that's good. I just was thinking he'd probably like going faster for longer periods of time and wasn't sure if using something like those carts ends up taking away from whatever back end strength they have.
And they aren't one of those things you casually buy and then decide not to use!
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Looking at this: http://www.dogkarts.com/ for further info.
I was watching Kramer-he still has use of the hind legs and can get up the stairs using their ooomph, so that's good. I just was thinking he'd probably like going faster for longer periods of time and wasn't sure if using something like those carts ends up taking away from whatever back end strength they have.
And they aren't one of those things you casually buy and then decide not to use!
Looking at this: http://www.dogkarts.com/ for further info.
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I've been reading a lot about different wheelchairs and carts.
They actually make quad carts for dogs-that consumers can purchase now. Eddies sells them as does Doggon Wheels or whatever they are called!
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Anyway, the quad carts are for dogs who have weakness in all legs. Drawback-it's like Dune Buggy size: http://handicappedpets.biz/www/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107
http://kunasz.smugmug.com/gallery/4792198_L2y5Z/1 is a really nice tribute to a dog and tells more about carts and mobility. And that guy has beautiful landscape photos as well. WOW.
http://www.handicappedpets.biz/www/pet-h...-companies.html has more cart companies.
I am going to print a few off and show them to the vet next week. In my fantasy world, this is a pinched disc, or something caused by a movement done in a chiro appt. and once rested and able to pop back into place, his front legs will work better again. Because some of us are better off tense, I think! Homeostasis or something.
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When my back popped out it took 3 months to go back in, and longer to return to normal, and if I had been a dog, I probably would have been PTS!
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(not sure if that is funny or not! but I'm tired)
I've been reading a lot about different wheelchairs and carts.
They actually make quad carts for dogs-that consumers can purchase now. Eddies sells them as does Doggon Wheels or whatever they are called!
Anyway, the quad carts are for dogs who have weakness in all legs. Drawback-it's like Dune Buggy size: http://handicappedpets.biz/www/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107
http://kunasz.smugmug.com/gallery/4792198_L2y5Z/1 is a really nice tribute to a dog and tells more about carts and mobility. And that guy has beautiful landscape photos as well. WOW.
http://www.handicappedpets.biz/www/pet-h...-companies.html has more cart companies.
I am going to print a few off and show them to the vet next week. In my fantasy world, this is a pinched disc, or something caused by a movement done in a chiro appt. and once rested and able to pop back into place, his front legs will work better again. Because some of us are better off tense, I think! Homeostasis or something.
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I can't afford a cart for Chama. And she probably wouldn't like it anyway.
So we continue walking 3 times a day. Sometimes the walks are 1/4 mile and really slow and other times they are a mile and at a good pace. This morning she did not want to come down the stairs or even go outside. But I think it is weather related--it was so humid that i felt like I had arthritis in one of my toes!
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I hope Kramer does get up and going again. I guess I am resigning myself to the beginning of the end thing.
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I can't afford a cart for Chama. And she probably wouldn't like it anyway.
So we continue walking 3 times a day. Sometimes the walks are 1/4 mile and really slow and other times they are a mile and at a good pace. This morning she did not want to come down the stairs or even go outside. But I think it is weather related--it was so humid that i felt like I had arthritis in one of my toes!
I hope Kramer does get up and going again. I guess I am resigning myself to the beginning of the end thing.
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Hi Jean!
I figured I'd post because I've had a dog in a wheelchair and I'll do my best to help with your questions. As a matter of fact, I still have the chair, so if Kramer will fit in it, you are more than welcome to try it out. I got mine from Doggon Wheels.
I never used the chair in the house, I only used it outside. I suppose it could be used in the house, but I would imagine it would mar up the walls terrible. Plus, the dog can't lay down in it, so you would constantly be hooking him and unhooking him in it.
Yes, they can still use their legs while in the chair. My female was starting to knuckle under but could still walk when I bought her the chair. The saddle will support their weight, while still allowing them total use of their hind legs. When my girl started to drag her feet more and more from progression of her disease, I would put her feet up in the stirrups. She could still swing her back legs back and forth and get her hind legs moving - otherwise her feet would drag and cause sores on her toes.
Unless you have a large trunk in your car, I'm not sure if the chair will fit. It might work, but in case it doesn't, I have another suggestion. I drive a large SUV, but with the dog crates & training equipment in the back, there was absolutely no room in the truck for her chair, especially when we travelled. I have a bike rack that carries 4 bikes, which hooks onto the truck by the trailer hitch. I'd put the chair on the bike rack, bungee cord it down and off we went! I know they make bike racks for cars. In case it won't fit in the trunk, that's always an option for you.
Dunja had absolutely no issues with her chair. I introduced it to her by putting her in it only a couple minutes at a time in the house. Then we went outside and I put her in it. She kind of looked at me, then looked at her backside and backed up a little because she was unsure, but the minute I called her to me, she took off towards me and was smiling again. She still went EVERYWHERE with me and could even swim again!
Here was my setup for travel:
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Hi Jean!
I figured I'd post because I've had a dog in a wheelchair and I'll do my best to help with your questions. As a matter of fact, I still have the chair, so if Kramer will fit in it, you are more than welcome to try it out. I got mine from Doggon Wheels.
I never used the chair in the house, I only used it outside. I suppose it could be used in the house, but I would imagine it would mar up the walls terrible. Plus, the dog can't lay down in it, so you would constantly be hooking him and unhooking him in it.
Yes, they can still use their legs while in the chair. My female was starting to knuckle under but could still walk when I bought her the chair. The saddle will support their weight, while still allowing them total use of their hind legs. When my girl started to drag her feet more and more from progression of her disease, I would put her feet up in the stirrups. She could still swing her back legs back and forth and get her hind legs moving - otherwise her feet would drag and cause sores on her toes.
Unless you have a large trunk in your car, I'm not sure if the chair will fit. It might work, but in case it doesn't, I have another suggestion. I drive a large SUV, but with the dog crates & training equipment in the back, there was absolutely no room in the truck for her chair, especially when we travelled. I have a bike rack that carries 4 bikes, which hooks onto the truck by the trailer hitch. I'd put the chair on the bike rack, bungee cord it down and off we went! I know they make bike racks for cars. In case it won't fit in the trunk, that's always an option for you.
Dunja had absolutely no issues with her chair. I introduced it to her by putting her in it only a couple minutes at a time in the house. Then we went outside and I put her in it. She kind of looked at me, then looked at her backside and backed up a little because she was unsure, but the minute I called her to me, she took off towards me and was smiling again. She still went EVERYWHERE with me and could even swim again!
Here was my setup for travel:
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