Dog wheelchair for backlegs, anyone try these?

[shockedcanadian]

If so, will it be difficult for him to go to the washroom? Difficult for a 50-60 pound dog to get accustomed to it? Getting one will surely extend his life, but I dont want him to have it on 24/7, maybe a few hours per day and for some walks. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you for your time.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Its common for dogs, especially wiener dogs.

 

[pknopp]

We had an American Eskimo. He loved his. He had it on most of the time. Acted like they were his legs.

 

[okfine]

If so, will it be difficult for him to go to the washroom? Difficult for a 50-60 pound dog to get accustomed to it? Getting ome will surely extend his life, but I dont want him to have it on 24/7, maybe a few hours per day and for some walks. Any feedbsck would be appreciated. Thank you for your time.

You should have a local charity near you that handles dog wheelchairs. Ask one.

 

[pknopp]

We sent our dogs wheels to this place after he passed on.

Why One Man Chooses to Do Good in the World

Jason Parker of Gunnar's Wheels Foundation turned the heartache of his dog's accident and the subsequent kindness of strangers into a force for good.

www.handicappedpets.com

 

[Coyote]

My boy, Cowboy had one in his later years due to spinal issues. He could walk short distances in the house but nothing further, and his quality of life was going down hill. It made a huge difference and he had no problem adjusting (he was 45 lbs).. That said, every dog is different. I took Cowboy to a certified animal physical therapists, who kept him mobile for 3 yrs, until we need a cart. She helped me measure it correctly and introduce it to him.

 

[shockedcanadian]

How will he go to the bathroom?

 

[Moonglow]

How will he go to the bathroom?

Like a champ.

 

[Moonglow]

My boy, Cowboy had one in his later years due to spinal issues. He could walk short distances in the house but nothing further, and his quality of life was going down hill. It made a huge difference and he had no problem adjusting (he was 45 lbs).. That said, every dog is different. I took Cowboy to a certified animal physical therapists, who kept him mobile for 3 yrs, until we need a cart. She helped me measure it correctly and introduce it to him.

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I just had one get an amputation from being hit by a car, he is nine years old and around seventy pounds I plan on getting him one.

 

[Coyote]

I just had one get an amputation from being hit by a car, he is nine years old and around seventy pounds I plan on getting him one.

Was it front or hind leg?

 

[EvilCat Breath]

How will he go to the bathroom?

Just like always. There are no problems there. Once a dog gets his wheels they are like puppies again. They run all over the place.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Just like always. There are no problems there. Once a dog gets his wheels they are like puppies again. They run all over the place.

I'd have to build a ramp for the backyard stairs and such.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

I'd have to build a ramp for the backyard stairs and such.

There are tons of youtube videos about dogs with wheelchairs. Take a look.

 

[Moonglow]

Was it front or hind leg?

Hind leg.

 

[Coyote]

Hind leg.

A cart might help then. For mine, it meant we could go on hikes again.

 

[Moonglow]

A cart might help then. For mine, it meant we could go on hikes again.

I need something to go on hikes also.

 

[Blues Man]

If so, will it be difficult for him to go to the washroom? Difficult for a 50-60 pound dog to get accustomed to it? Getting one will surely extend his life, but I dont want him to have it on 24/7, maybe a few hours per day and for some walks. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you for your time.

My wife was a veterinarian and I have seen quite a few dogs that used wheels and as far as urinating and defecating it depends on the dog's level of impairment.

I knew one dog that really had no trouble and a couple others whose owners had them in doggy diapers.