A few weeks ago Sweety and I were down at the Dallas Road Off-Leash park and this guy rolled in. When I inquired about the reason for the contraption, she told me that her little guy Chester, had intervertebral disk disease (IVDD), which caused him to lose the use of his hind legs.
Dachshund’s have extremely long spinal columns and a short rib cage, they are more susceptible compared to other breeds, to suffer from spinal problems.The risk of injury may be exacerbated by obesity, jumping, rough handling, or intense exercise, all which can place greater strain on the vertebrae.
K9 Carts uses the following 4 criteria to determine whether or not a two-wheeled cart is right for your dog’s needs.
Signs of forelimb weakness:
• Stumbling or knuckling with one or both front paws.
• Short, choppy steps or crossing over of the front paws.
• Splaying front legs out wide to maintain balance.
• Taking a few steps and stopping or lying back on the front legs.
With a doggy wheelchair your senior, handicapped or disabled dog could gain a new lease on life, and once again enjoy the freedom of mobility they once knew.
There are a number of companies that sell these Doggy Wheelchair’s, DogQuality.com in Vancouver, and k9-carts.com in Washington State are two.
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