Wheelchairs for Dogs and Pet Carts for animals.

Learn everything you need to know about
DOG CARTS & DOG WHEELCHAIRS
in 3 SIMPLE STEPS

Movies: See Dogs and Carts and one dog's miraculous recovery!

 

1) LEARN ABOUT THE DIFFRENT TYPE OF DOG CARTS.

• Here you will see side-by-side comparisons of the different brands of carts with important information that will help you decide which dog wheelchair is best for you and your pet.
  
• Information includes the companies guarantee and warranty return policies, how long it will take to build, what type of “saddle” support will be used, and what extra features are included. These are different for each cart so read carefully.

2) ONCE YOU HAVE DECIDED WHICH TYPE OF CART YOU NEED :

• Doggon Wheels and K9 Carts are custom pet wheelchairs. you will need to complete the Owner/Animal Questionnaire and Measurement Chart for that manufacturers cart. These measurements are very important and need to be done carefully. (Scroll down and choose your cart).
• Although cart manufacturers will make any necessary adjustments, this often involves shipping the cart back and forth, and possible additional charges so read any additional instructions on the chart thoroughly, complete and submit.

3) AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR MEASUREMENTS

you will be taken directly to the order page for your dog's wheel cart. Please select the pet cart size for the weight of your dog or other animal. Enter the billing/shipping address and credit information. This will place your order.

 

Our secure ordering site assures that your privacy is protected.

Shopping at HandicappedPets.com is safe. If you prefer not to use your credit card through the internet, you can call us, toll free at (888) 811-PETS (7387) or fax your order to us at (603) 584-9349.

Rear carts are designed for any pet with strong forelimb strength and a willingness to get up and run around normally again. Help Dogs and Cats get the exercise they desperately need to stay healthy!
MOST POPULAR Doggon Rear Support Sling Cart		Temporarily Unavailable K9 Rear Dog Cart with Contouring Leg Rings
The front limb cart is used for pets with a disability associated only with the front limbs. This includes pets with birth defects, and amputees.
Doggon Front Wheel Cart		Temporarily Unavailable K-9 Front wheel dog carts
Quad Dog Wheelchair Carts are fully supportive. This pet cart is used for animals with general weakness in all four limbs
Sling Type Quad dog and pet wheels		Temporarily Unavailable Leg Ring Type Quad wheels for pets
Training wheels and front end extensions
Doggon Training wheels and front end extensions can be added to a rear wheel dog wheelchair to offer front leg support. details.		Temporarily Unavailable K-9 Front Supportive Extensions are available for pets with balance issues due to stroke or weak front legs due to advanced degenerative myelopathy, arthritis, elbow dysplasia. details

You will be notified that your order was received. If there are any problems or questions with your order, the manufacturer will contact you directly to discuss them. Sometimes they will ask for more information, photos, or in rare cases, a video of the animal. These cart manufacturers care and they'll make it right.

Give your dog time to adjust. This isn't always necessary. Johanna, a Dachsund that was rescued by a group of children in Oklahoma Took Off when we put her in her cart see the story.
If you get lost on this site, please go back to the "Index to Cart Pages". A link to this appears on the left side of each page

See Movies of Dogs in Carts - See Nico take his first steps in a year!

Feature Article: Introducing your dog to his new cart.

Ivan getting the mail in his Doggon cart at the Windmill Rescue. Full Story

 

Common reasons why animals need wheels include:
Hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy (DM), disc disease, cervical disc disease, ruptured discs, dog paralysis, spinal cord injuries, fractured back, neuropathy, arthritis, nerve degeneration, spinal lesion, spondylosis, DM, neuropathy, intervertebral, cruciate ligament problems, ACL, wobblers, tumors, cancer, neurological disease, and chronic leg weakness.

Almost any animal can benefit from a cart including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, lemurs, pigs, and more. We've seen stories about rats, ducks, horses, and more.... just about anything that you can love. Click here to see some photos of animals in carts.

It is not uncommon for elderly, injured, or handicapped animals to lose the use of their back or front legs. Nerve damage, DM (Degenerative Myelopathy), cancer, arthritis, injury, accident and more can result in this condition. Fortunately, this does not need to be the end of a dog's life. A dog cart or dog wheelchair can offer an animal a wholesome and healthy quality of life.

Different carts can support either the back legs, front legs, or all four legs.

There are also accessories, and modified carts for specific conditions. These include stirrups, counterbalanced carts, training wheels, counterweights for amputees, and more. These are discussed on our cart comparison page

There are several cart designs made by several manufacturers. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages. All of the carts discussed here have been proven effective and are manufactured by people who care. Why do all these photos say "HandicappedPets.com?"

The key to understanding carts is to examine the way they are held on the animal. In some carts, the dog wears a harness that is attached, with clips, to the frame of the cart. In others, the dog sits on saddle.

Scooter is in a Doggon Rear Support Sling Cart.

Some of the advantages of a support sling cart include lower cost and the ability to clip the dog's harness to the frame without lifting the dog.

 

Doggon Wheels

K-9 Rear Cart

With these carts, the dog sits on a saddle.

The dog's legs fit through loops in a firm supporting saddle. The weight of the animal is supported at the pelvis. The cart on the left, from K9 Carts has a collapsable frame which folds flat for easy shipping. The cart on the right, manufactured by Eddies Wheels is custom fitted to the pelvic bone structure of the dog, based on breed.

K-9 Rear Cart

In this site, we'll be comparing and evaluating the carts and explaining how to buy them. We will also have a letters and comments section where you can read about the experiences of others. You can purchase the carts here with our easy-to-use measurement charts and forms or go directly to the manufacturer (please tell them you heard about them on HandicappedPets). When you purchase from us directly, as well as making it easier and handling the details, we also offer to purchase the cart back when you no longer need it. Either way, you'll get the same quality of service, guarantee, and price.

Doggon Rear Cart	K-9 Rear Cart

 

What we will not be doing is recommending one cart over another. These are all quality carts made by people who care. We have received excellent reviews about each of them. If you would like to discuss these carts further, I recommend our discussion board at www.HandicappedPets.net where you'll meet hundreds of people whose best friends use these carts every day.

ALL WHEELCHAIR CARTS are shipped directly from the manufacturers. Unless contacted or requested, they will ship regular ground service.                                                                                      

Buy and Sell used carts on our Used Cart Photo Classifieds

Pet Ramps: Dogs in carts can always use extra help over the high spots!

Easy open easy close Lightweight weighs 18.5 pounds 70 inches long (35 inches folded) 18 inches wide with raised edges Holds up to 500 lbs 28 inches high with optional table legs attached One year conditional warranty Pet Ramp $189.95

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