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Feature Summary
This page is intended to be a one-page reference to all the features described on the previous page.
When you're done, go to the measurement page or to the key to cart pages on this site.
| Dog Wheelchairs (or Pet carts) are commonly used by pets that are unable/or have difficulty walking on their own due to: paralysis, hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, arthritis, spinal cord trauma, disc disease, amputation, or other conditions that affect the legs, back, or spine. If your pet is not able to lead an active lifestyle due to its disabilities, then a wheelchair might be the perfect help for giving him or her the freedom they long to have. |
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Rear Wheel Carts are the most common cart. It is used when the rear legs are unable to support the dog, but the front legs are strong. To use a rear wheel cart Your pet should be able to walk using the front legs without falling forward, stumbling, etc, unless this is caused by a long period of inactivity. With the help of a pet wheelchair, your pet will be able to enjoy many of its favorite activities... walking, running, playing fetch, and more. New carts cost between $200 and $500, depending on the weight of the dog. Sometimes, used carts are available on our classifieds page. |
| Rear wheel counterbalanced cart are used when the front legs are weak due to arthritis in the shoulders coupled with weak rear legs, and four leg weakness associated with FCE's, wobblers, and Advanced DM. The wheels positioned more toward the center of the dog's body and take 50% of the weight off the front legs. |
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Training wheels and front wheel extentions provide stability for pets with balance problems. They will keep the animal upright if his front legs get tired. If his front legs wobble, if the animal loses his balance, or his legs or are temporarily weakened by surgery or disability, training wheels will keep the pet upright. They are an economical upgrade for any cart and can be added or detached as the needs of the pet change.
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| Quad Chairs are for rehabilitation following cervical disc injury/surgery or for pets that have generalized weakness in all four limbs but are otherwise healthy. A Quad Chair will support the front and rear of the pet. The Quad Chair allows the legs to touch the ground, but still have the weight supported. The Quad chair allows you to control the amount of weight the pet bears on all limbs and allows for full range of motion. |
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Quad cart with chin rest is for a completely paralyzed dog. |
| Rolling Stirrups are used for very short legged breeds. Stirrups are used to keep the legs off the ground, and to prevent them from dragging. If the animal has control of the front legs, stirrups are not needed. |
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Hanging Stirrups or leg slings keep the dogs legs from dragging on the ground. |
| Belly Straps add a bit of support to animals that are elderly, or a bit weak. |
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Counterweights for amputees add a little weight to the side with the missing leg. Adds stability. |
| Flag and Reflector |
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Powder Coating. A colorful addition to an Eddies Cart. |
| Front-End Extensions (Support Sling)
for animals that already have a rear wheel Support Sling wheelchair are also available.
For pets that are unable to use their regular wheelchair due to increasing
weakness of the front legs, the front-end extension allows your pet to
get the additional support he/she needs. A front-end extension includes
a front saddle support sling, belly strap and frame to support the front
of your pet.
More on Front End Extensions |
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This page is intended to be a one-page reference to all the features described on the previous page. When you're done, go to the measurement page or to the key to cart pages on this site.
Support products like slings and
harnesses may be a less-expensive alternative to a cart. Click for the products
page.
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