PaulaM
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Post by PaulaM on Sept 19, 2014 15:06:50 GMT -7
Caution! Wheelchairs should not be used until crate rest has been completed and upon advice of your vet: 6 weeks for surgical cases 8 weeks for conservative treatment with drugs and cage confinement It is a better idea to wait til your dog has completed crate rest. At that time you can assess where money is best spent on a wheelchair if waiting on more nerve repair. Or a better investiment on underwater treadmill therapy for example if your dog is showing ability to move legs. A professionally made cart is likely to be much better than a homemade cart in regard to pressure points, balance & stability. Be careful where the yoke/ harness sits on your dog, you do not want to cause pain or further injury with an IVDD dog. Check with your vet or other professional.   Well-designed wheelchairs appropriate for an IVDD dog come in a wide range of prices. Dodgerslist does not advocate a particular manufacturer. The two photos above are for educational purposes to show correct positioning of the yoke over the shoulder area and that the back stays horizontal to the ground. Features to look for in a cart: dodgerslist.com/2020/06/06/wheelchairs/
Do your homework before purchasing to find the right cart for your dog
• Eddie's Wheels: www.dodgerslist.com/links/cart.htm• Dogswheels: www.dogswheels.com/ UK & Europe. Similar in features to USA Eddie's Wheels
• • Dogs to Go! www.dogstogo.net/ Under $100 for under 65 lbs dogs • Pet Ability: www.smarterce.com/pet/ Under $100 for under primarily 15 lbs dogs: a kit or built options
• Doggon' Wheels: doggon.com/home.html • Pet Mobility Rehab Center & K-9: www.k9carts.com/ • K9 Carts East: www.k-9cart.com/
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Post by Lisa & Destiny on Feb 21, 2015 14:19:26 GMT -7
We are ready to purchase a cart and would love to hear from anyone who has purchased one, which company they went with and if they are happy with it. (A little scary to pick such an important purchase over the internet, especially if it's non-refundable.)
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Post by Shari&BaxterBoo on Feb 22, 2015 14:06:04 GMT -7
We got our Baxter Boo's cart from K-9 Carts, we are very happy with the cart. First, it is adjustable, which is very nice. Also they have a rent to own program which allows you to spread the payments out over 4 (with no extra charges). www.k9carts.com/ |
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Post by Connie & Lucy on Apr 12, 2015 14:21:12 GMT -7
Our 4 year old Lucy went down Dec 11th. After 8 weeks of crate rest, meds and acupuncture we got her wheels! We got her Eddies wheels and they were great to deal with and her wheels fit her perfectally.She is pain free and happy. She has been the talk of the neighborhood when we walk :-) I continue to do water therapy with her and found a vet who seems to understand IVDD.She continues on Neurotin. I have Tramadol and Meloxicam to use as needed. Although its not the outcome we had hoped for we love her and will continue to provide the best life for her that we can.
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Peyton
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Post by Peyton on May 5, 2015 11:00:12 GMT -7
Hi Lisa & Destiny - By now, you have probably made a decision, but I want to recommend Eddie's Wheels. Luckily we are about two hours from Shelburne Falls, MA, where they are located. They have a quality product, made with reliable materials; they bring skill and years of experience to their work; they provide wheels for all kinds of animals with all kinds of physical challenges; and they care about all of their clients! It is a big investment, but well worth it for Destiny's independence, in my opinion. Our rescue girl, Millie, is practicing for dachshund races at the end of the month!
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Post by Vee & Jesse on Jan 11, 2016 14:34:57 GMT -7
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PaulaM
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Post by PaulaM on Jan 11, 2016 16:23:13 GMT -7
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Post by Chelsea & Charlie on Jan 12, 2018 22:52:08 GMT -7
Is their a wheelchair or cart that could possibly help a dog losing feeling in his front paws? His back legs are also wobbly but nothing compared to the front ones  his ivdd is in his neck. |
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Post by Marjorie on Jan 13, 2018 6:02:37 GMT -7
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Post by thesedogdays on Jan 8, 2019 20:13:40 GMT -7
Hello all. We recently surveyed over 50 dog wheelchair users (well, not the users themselves, but the owners!) to produce reviews and a buying guide for the five most popular brands. We hope this helps people who are trying to compare the different options and understand which wheelchair might best suit their dog's condition. Our dog wheelchair review and buying guide is free and will be revised periodically. If you want to add your thoughts you can also fill in our survey form for the next release. |
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Post by Camille & Bean on Sept 7, 2019 13:05:44 GMT -7
FREE EDDIES WHEELCHAIR for about 15-20 lb dog. I hope this is the right place to post this. My dog Bean received a free wheelchair from the UC Davis Veterinary Hospital after her surgery last year. It was too big for her and thankfully she ended up not needing it. I would hate for it to go to waste and know some other dog in need could use it as these are pretty expensive. Please send me a private message if interested and I will give it to you for free, if you can just pay for the shipping. Below are the details and photo: Measures approx 20 inches long by 11" wide from wheel to wheel. Our dog is a 10 pound chihuahua mix and it was very big on her. (https://eddieswheels.com/p/16/Rear-Wheel-Carts). ![]()   |
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PaulaM
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Post by PaulaM on Sept 7, 2019 16:33:16 GMT -7
Camille, getting the right fit is important as a safety thing with an IVDD dog. That is so as to not put stress on back where it could affect prematurely aging discs. Some options to finding the right home for your Eddies: 1.Red Flyer accepts used wheelchairs, refurbishes them and loans them at no charge to families of handicapped pets in need...that no pet should be alone or without the gift of mobility. Contact info and "How it Works": RedFlyer/For Paws Hospice: -- (727) 639-9285 -- forpawshospice@hotmail.com -- Chat (message them) www.facebook.com/pg/RedFlyers/about/?tab=page_info2. eddieswheels.com Eddie’s Wheels Resale Program – This famous wheelchair manufacturer enables owners to list for free an Eddie’s Wheelchair they would like to sell. Owners can list their cart for 30 days and they work independently with the buyer on the purchase. Eddie’s Wheels Donation Program – This is an unofficial program that Eddie’s Wheels is happy to explain. When people donate a cart back to them, Eddie’s Wheels holds onto the wheelchair for dogs in financial need. If you contact them be prepared to take specific measurements of your dog. Eddie’s Wheels will then do their best to match your pet’s needs to a cart in their inventory. The people at Eddie’s Wheels are perfectionists so they won’t release a cart unless it will work seamlessly for your dog’s height, weight and medical condition. That might mean waiting for the right cart to become available. Eddie’s Wheels will then refurbish the wheelchair for a nominal fee and donate it the family, rescue group and even veterinary practices. Owners are also asked to pay for shipping. |
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Post by Camille & Bean on Sept 8, 2019 11:13:54 GMT -7
Thanks Paula, I didn't know about these great ways to donate wheelchairs. I'm sure Eddies will be able to size it for the right dog, better than we ever could. Thanks so much!
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Monica & Luna
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Post by Monica & Luna on Sept 23, 2021 16:48:38 GMT -7
Here is Luna a now 40 lb Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retreiver. She uses Eddie's wheels and it has made a huge difference in her quality of life. She chases balls, goes for hikes and walks. Getting her in and out is pretty easy. Her back legs are quite stiff and we can easily left her into the rear end of the chair and then clip the front.
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his ivdd is in his neck. 
