Medical Conditions
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Amputees
Rear limb amputees usually get around well on three legs until they start to have problems in the supporting leg. They do very well in carts. We have designed a special leg ring support system for pets whose legs have been amputated at the hip.
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Arthritis
If your pet is in pain, please call us for advice on the product that will aid you with your pet’s mobility. If the arthritis is controlled with medication, and is in the rear limbs, then our pet wheelchair will aid mobility by taking stress of the hind limbs. If your pet has arthritis in both front and rear limbs, we recommend either our Quad Cart (Four wheel, fully supportive) or our Handheld Harnesses.
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Cerebellum Hypoplasia
Usually found in cats. We recommend our Quad Cart (Four wheel, fully supportive) to prevent pets from injuring themselves.
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Cervical Disc Disease
Usually surgery is indicated to alleviate pain for this condition.
Post surgery - We recommend our Quad Cart (Four wheel, fully supportive) to aid in rehabilitation. It will give full support to your pet, keep it in an upright position, and give you freedom to administer physical therapy.
No Surgery- We recommend our Handheld Front and/or Rear Harnesses for support as pets are usually in intermittent pain with this condition. -
Degenerative Myelopathy
This is the second most common condition for which pets need a cart, and is likened to MS in people. It generally starts off with knuckling of one hind paw, leading to both paws, and a swaying gait in the rear, very often with legs crossing.
There is no pain associated with this condition. Unfortunately, it usually travels up the spinal cord and affects the front legs. To delay this process, we recommend placing your pet in our Standard Two-Wheel Cart as soon as you observe mobility impairment in the rear of your pet. This will take stress and strain off both the rear and front legs and keep your pet active and happy. Your pet can still use its rear legs as long as it is able. Our Handheld Rear Harness is also useful for helping pets in and out of cars and up stairs. -
Embolism
Many pets recover from embolisms, or spinal blood clots, within about 4-6 weeks. However, nursing care will be easier with our pet wheelchair and it will promote the health and happiness of your pet, making this an easier time for all. See our Cart Rental Program.
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Fractured Backs
Surgery- Our pet mobility chair aids in helping to maintain spinal stability as it keeps the spine and limbs in alignment. This allows for recovery and takes the stress and strain off your pet.
No Surgery- If surgery is not indicated, using our pet mobility chair will prevent sores and infections. It also keeps your pet in an upright position, allowing it to run around normally. Nursing Care will also be easier for the owner and the pet will be healthier and happier. -
Fractured Limbs
The need for a cart will depend on the fracture site and pet’s physical condition. Please call or contact us for advice.
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Hip Dysplasia
There are many surgical procedures to help with this condition. We recommend our Standard Two-Wheel Cart if your pet is not in pain. Otherwise, please see our Handheld Harnesses.
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Knees
Pets with knee, or ACL, problems generally have surgery to correct this. Post surgery, our pet wheelchair will aid in taking stress off the surgically repaired limb, while preventing breakdown of the other leg. This is particularly applicable to overweight pets. See our Cart Rental Program.
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Spinal Tumors
As long as your pet is not in pain, is strong in the front legs, and only needs help with mobility, our pet wheelchair will give it the freedom to run around and stay healthier.
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TL Disc Disease
This is the most common medical condition for which pets need a mobility aid. Our pet wheelchairs aid in rehabilitation whether the pet has IVDD surgery or not. If your pet is not showing signs of regaining motor function within 2 weeks after diagnosis, we recommend a cart to aid in rehabilitation. We also have a Cart Rental Program for immediate use after surgery.
We work with some veterinary specialty practices that send pets home in our pet wheelchairs only 3 days after back surgery. This not only aids in faster recovery but also makes nursing care easier for the client, and a pet that is able to run around will be happier and stay healthier! Do not be concerned about your pet becoming dependent on its cart. A pet will never become dependent on a cart. -
Wobblers
We recommend our Quad Cart (Four wheel, fully supportive), especially post surgery, to aid with nursing care and rehabilitation.
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Other
If your pet has a specific condition not listed above, please contact us. We will be happy to advise you on what will work best for your pet.