Pet Safety Blog

Every time I see a picture or video of a dog in their wheelchair, I just cannot believe what I am seeing.  That is just the way it is, seeing disabled dogs running, catching a ball, going into the water at a beach, or just relaxing, gives my heart a happy feeling.  Dog wheelchairs enabled dogs to move around differently, but at least they are able to walk and enjoy life.  Sometimes, bad things happen to limit the dog’s ability to move their legs.  An accident, surgery to remove a leg, illness, disease, or was run over by an automobile, a dog can still live a good and happy life with the help of a product that will help them maneuver their mobility.  It would not be like what they were accustomed to before, but something that could allow them to participate in their pet families activities.  Years ago, before you ever heard of a dog wheelchair the only alternative was to euthanize them.   The development of assistive devices for dogs is wonderful for the dog and their pet parent.  Some of the dog wheelchairs are lightweight and will fold flat so taking your dog with you, as you once did, can still be a pleasure.  Ordering wheelchairs for a dog may be a first for you, but there are knowledgeable people who will assist you in determining what size, how large… and what type of injury your dog has that requires help in their ability to move about. 

Dog wheelchairs benefits dogs with arthritis, and/or hip dysplasia.  The wheelchairs will increase their mobility to be able to walk around inside their home, and will allow them to exercise by walking with their pet parents.  It is possible that their affliction would become easier to handle with exercise that would otherwise be difficult.  Wheelchairs are for large or small dogs, and adjustments made to the pet’s mobility problems.  When your dog was young and you purchased pet insurance, there may be a chance that wheelchairs for dogs may be covered with some of the expenses through the policy, be sure and check it out.  It is worth a try.  Some may even cover physical therapy.  As your dog ages, their bodies start to deteriorate.  So if you are a pet parent that has a dog with a disability that would be a good candidate for the product, then considering this for your dog would enable them to function better with a dog wheelchair, and continue to live a full life.   Be Happy!

A method used for the mobility of sick, injured or handicapped people is a wheelchair that will offer a way of life that would not happen if there were not such a product.  There are not only wheelchairs for humans, but wheelchairs for dogs that are becoming popular with the disabilities a dog can encounter.   That horrible word ‘euthanize’ does not have to apply to a dog that has lost the use of legs, spinal cord injuries due to accidents, an illness or disease, becomes paralyzed, or is an amputee.  Dogs that can manage to walk again, run and play, have a special place in all pet lovers heart of how wonderful technology is today, that offers a way of life, not what they had before, but what they have now.  Having some mobility is better than done.  Every breed of dog from the Chihuahua to the Giant Mastiff can make use of a dog wheelchair.  Dogs have been included in their family’s activities from a puppy to an adult and if they become disabled, serious depression may set in.  Yes, dogs do get depressed, just like humans.

The wheelchair for dogs is customized according to the size of your dog, and the wheels are specialized for maneuvering in all types of soil, and are lightweight and easy to handle.  Comfort is very important and after a few training sessions, your dog will adjust before you know it.  Keep in mind that if physical therapy would be all that is needed, then forget about the dog wheelchairs.  Once they become use to using this method, they may become dependent on it and give up trying to ever walk again. They have great determination and sometimes very stubborn, but when trained well, they always want to please.  It is becoming popular for dogs using wheelchairs, but this does not mean this is the end of your dog’s life. Helping in their mobility to move around more freely will bond you and your dog even more.  It could end your dog’s life if they do not have a dog wheelchair.  You do not want to think about the alternative.  Never forget that your dog is man’s best friend, and you would do anything to help them when in need.  Note: this dog has lost the left front leg, and can still have some mobility to walk.  Be Happy!

We all will age; some of us become disabled, and need assistance and will not apply only to humans, but to dogs as well.  When thinking about wheelchairs for dogs, there are probably not many pet parents that consider this alternative in realizing there is something out there that will help their pet.  Accidents may have happened, and caused paralysis, neurological diseases and sadly enough, amputation.  Spinal cord problems or hip dysplasia causes most disabilities in dogs, but a dog wheelchair will help them to regain their mobility and lead healthy lives, that otherwise would not be possible without a wheelchair.  It is a very sad moment in learning that your dog has lost mobility in ways that affect their movements, and takes away their freedom where they can no longer walk by themselves.  Euthanasia was the only alternative there was back before dog wheelchairs were available. Dogs that have lost them mobility can no longer partake in their pet family’s activities and not being able to do the things they were accustomed to, may become depressed.  Having a dog wheelchair will allow the pet parent and their dog, to continue to play and run.  They are man’s best friend and loyal to their owner for the rest of their lives.

Customized dog wheelchairs can be a perfect fit for your dogs needs, and provides a maximum amount of comfort and support.  There are all sizes for every breed of dog, from the largest to the tiniest.  Wheelchairs are designed to support the back or front limbs, but can be more intricate if support is required for all four limbs, and is adaptable to the gender of your dog.  A dog wheelchair should be the last resort if physical therapy and rehab have been exhausted.  If your veterinarian feels that there may be a chance of recuperation, help your dog to recover as much as possible.  If there may be a chance of recovery and you do not try it, putting them into a dog wheelchair may become a dependency that cannot be reversed.  Be Happy!

This is probably something that none of us ever want to think about, but there could be a time when we must think about it.  Wheelchairs for dogs has enabled dogs to move around different than they were use to, but at least they could walk and enjoy life.  Sometimes, bad things happen to limit the dog’s ability to move their legs.  An automobile accident where they were hit, or even run over, could still be able to live with the help of a product that would help them maneuver in their mobility.  It would not be  like what they were accustom to before, but something that could allow them to participate in their pet families activities.  A terrible sickness could disable them in a way where it would be necessary for an amputation, or even paralyzes.

Dog wheelchairs have many benefits for dogs with arthritis, and/or hip dysplasia. Wheelchairs will increase their mobility in going for walks with their pet parents, moving around inside of the home, which will help them to improve their affliction in healing.  Wheelchairs can be used for large or small dogs, and adjustments are made to the pet’s mobility problems.  When your dog was young and you purchased pet insurance, there may be a chance that wheelchairs for dogs may be covered with some of the expenses through the policy, if needed.  Some may even cover physical therapy.  So if you are a pet parent that has a dog with a disability that would be a good candidate for the product, then considering this  for your dog would enable them to function better with a dog wheelchair, and still continue to live a full life.  Talk to your pet insurance agency and see what might be covered.  Be Happy!

Hip dysplasia is an awful health problem for many different breeds of dogs, especially large ones. They are not born with it, but it does affect some pure bred dogs, and as puppies, problems will sometime start to affect the puppies at an early age. When purchasing a large-bred dog, make sure that documentation is provided from the seller assuring that the parents and grandparents were certified as good, and has excellent hips. Several generations should be documented to help you decide if this puppy will survive this disease. This may seem to be an extreme request, but if the pet parent is not aware of hip problems in previous generations, heart break could occur later in your dog’s life. This makes it very difficult for a dog to continue with the life style that they were accustom to, in having  a healthy and happy life, but their activity decreases because of their pain.

Hip dysplasia can lead to sever immobility and could possibly cause paralysis. When a dog is suffering from hip dysplasia, the front part of their body and their muscles used to move them around are still very strong, which sometimes leads them to over do in playing with their pet family. A wonderful product is available in helping dogs move around comfortably, when the loss of their hind legs can no longer continue to function. Dog wheelchairs are becoming popular for this medical problem. If your dog is normal in other ways, you don’t want to think about the alternative. Just like humans that can no longer walk, but can still survive for many years in a wheelchair. Have you ever seen a dog in a wheelchair? It’s absolutely amazing how they conform to this situation in enabling them to move around and continue to be happy. Even running is a wonderful sight.  Be Happy!