by Tracey PupDawg Goodwin on Friday, August 19, 2011 at 3:06pm “What is wrong with your dog?” It is a question I get to often to count and the truth is, no one knows for sure other than it is neurological in nature, and it is progressively getting worse. What I do know is [...]
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A Quad Cart for Baxter – Our Journey with Eddie’s Wheels
Foot drop, booties and stirrups – Paw Care for Disabled Dogs
Let’s just start this discussion by talking about the different levels of paralysis and loss of sensation that dogs with neurological disease can experience. For many dogs with IVDD (disc disease) paralysis is complete – there is no deep pain sensation, no reflexes and the legs and feet drag lifelessly behind the dog. This was [...]
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Caring for your Disabled Dog
As caregivers for eight different disabled dogs over the past twenty years, we have come up with strategies and alterations to our lifestyle to accommodate the needs of our special needs pups. We’ve learned alot from experience, and we’ve learned alot from our thousands of wonderful customers who have shared their experiences with us. I’ll [...]
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Four-Wheeled Eddie’s Wheels dog wheelchairs rehab dogs with Cerebellar Hypoplasia
Cerebellar Hypoplasia is a congenital brain disorder that affects an animal’s ability to maintain balance. Mild cases of CH result in animals who walk along the wall, using it as a prop to hold themselves up. In severe cases, some pets (dogs and cats) have head tremors and are so ataxic that they cannot stand [...]
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Beware of Imitations – UK’s Dog Wheels are NOT Identical to Eddie’s
It’s said that imitation is the greatest form of flattery and we’re seeing a proliferation of dog wheelchairs that, on first glance, look just like Eddie’s Wheels. We’ve heard from a number of people in the United Kingdom that Jim Colla’s dog wheels are purported to be the same as genuine Eddie’s Wheels. While it [...]
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Custom- built vs Mass- Produced Dog Wheelchairs, WalkinWheels, Best Friends Mobility
As caregivers for disabled dogs ourselves, we know how our customers feel when faced with a dog that suddenly can no longer walk on its own. We understand the emotional stress of watching your pet drag itself across the floor. We know how difficult it is to carry the back end of a large [...]
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Getting the Story Straight: Eddie’s Wheels donated Lucky Feeney a New Cart After His Was Stolen
This is a letter from David Feeney, whose dog wheelchair was stolen in Boston in June 2011. THE BEST: EDDIE’S WHEELS When I realized that my dog would no longer walk again I made inquiries regarding wheelchairs. I initially went to the internet, but, after consulting with my veterinarian, I was informed that the best [...]
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Tigger Loves His Eddie’s Wheels Dog Wheelchair!
Dear Eddie’s Wheels: I just wanted to let you know that the cart has been a complete success! When we first got it, we took it (and him!) to Dr. Bak, so she could put him in it and make any necessary adjustments. I have to tell you, she was INCREDIBLY impressed! She didn’t make [...]
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SATURDAY #2 AT EDDIE’S WHEELS
After my first Saturday at Eddie’s Wheels, I couldn’t wait to see what new and wonderful 2 and 4-leggeds I would meet on my second visit. All my expectations were more than fulfilled! The first visitor was a very handsome brown and white husky who had to be held up in the front and back because [...]
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MY FIRST SATURDAY AT EDDIE’S WHEELS
I spent my first Saturday morning at Eddie’s Wheels helping meet and greet some wonderful new and old clients. First up was Elsie, a 6 year old pug/border collie mix from NH. She had been hit by a train about 5 weeks ago and amazingly is still on this planet to tell the story. Her [...]
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