Dog Wheelchair Life
Teaching people to care for a paralyzed dog
Ginger is a sweet Shih Tzu who weighs 4lbs fully grown. Her small size makes her at least 5lbs under the normal weight of 9-16lbs for her breed. Ginger wasn’t the runt of her litter; she was bred to be a teacup dog. It’s a popular trend that mates toy dog breeds to be unusually …
Are you searching for a pet sitter for a special needs dog? Just thinking about where to find a qualified caretaker, sends shivers down the spine of most pet owners. We worry that it’s impossible to find a person who can handle all the details that go into caring for our disabled pet. Many pet …
Princess had her first IVDD incident when she was just two-years-old. Her pet mom Amy, said that three of the discs in her spine ruptured so violently it turned her spine black. The event happened in the morning and by midnight the little Papillion was undergoing emergency surgery at Louisiana State University, three hours away …
As humans, we live in a world where constant movement and forward progression is desired, and that feeling is no different for our sweet pets. Watch any dog and you’ll see a flurry of continuous motion. It’s one of the reasons dog wheelchairs are so popular. It’s also the reason why we need to keep …
Where can I find a wheelchair for my dog? It’s the first question pet owners ask me when they find out their dog is losing their mobility. Dog wheelchairs are a wonderful invention and I understand their popularity, but in my opinion, a support harness for your paralyzed dog will become your favorite mobility device. …
