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Comment on Four-Wheeled Eddie’s Wheels dog wheelchairs rehab dogs with Cerebellar Hypoplasia by Dorinda Truax

Dorinda Truax — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:59:05 +0000

My GSD Briya suffers from Cerebellar Hypoplasia and got her cart when she was a year old. It helped her with her balance and muscle tone to the point where she only uses her cart while she works on keeping her balance in check and if she gets too tired from chasing her sister Atiya around the yard! I was amazed at how the cart helped her to “learn” how to keep her front legs apart to keep her balance while she was standing and she wobbles much less since I have used the cart to help her learn how to place her front legs to keep her balance.

Comment on Why We Love the Help-em-up Harness by Yvette Rutigliano

Yvette Rutigliano — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:18:59 +0000

I just wanted to let you know how rewarding it is to care for a handicapped pet. I have been caring for my 11 1/2 year old beagle Sophie who has been paralyzed for 9 years now. She also is in a diaper 24/7 and must be expressed manually and changed at least 4-5 times a day. There wasn’t even a thought of putting her down at the time of her diagnosis. The vet informed my husband and myself in all probability she would never walk or feel from the waist down again. We’ve dedicated all ourselves to making sure Sophie had a good quality of life thanks to EddiesWheels she has. She immediately took to the cart and is even excited when it’s cart time because she knows she will be running and enjoying herself as she did previous to her injury. I don’t know where Sophie would be without her wheelchair. Its saved her life. She’s up and running in her chair and is all over the property with it. Actually, I do believe its extended her life and kept her the same lively spirited dog we had pre-injury. The all terrain tires make it easy for her to cover all types of weather. When people see her in her wheelchair they are amazed. EddiesWheels personnel are so helpful and are a pleasure to deal with. I wish you luck and love with your baby MollyMae. She will love her chair as you will.

Comment on Common Myths about Dog Wheelchairs by leslie

leslie — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:35:36 +0000

Sadly, there is very little taught about disability in animals in many vet schools. Many vets are reluctant to recommend carts because they have no experience or education about them. We often rely on our clients to educate their veterinarians – and they do a great job of doing this. Once a vet meets a happy healthy dog in a wheelchair, they are just as delighted as the dog owner is that this alternative to euthanasia exists. We work with hundreds of vet who’ve been converted by their customers.

Comment on Mass Vet Referral Blog features Eddie’s Wheels by leslie

leslie — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:28:00 +0000

We do have some used carts, so you might want to take your dog’s measurements and we can look for a used cart. A new cart for him, with stirrups and shipping is $405.00. A used cart could be half price.

Comment on Front wheel carts for forelimb disabilities by leslie

leslie — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:20:26 +0000

It sounds like we’ll be able to make a big difference in her life. Hope to hear from you soon.

Comment on Common Myths about Dog Wheelchairs by leslie

leslie — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:19:42 +0000

Dogs don’t need to squat to relieve themselves. They hunch their backs a little, the tail goes up, and what needs to come out, does.

Comment on Common Myths about Dog Wheelchairs by steve

steve — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:21:09 +0000

That makes sense (the stress)
How much squat room is there? a little wiggle room? i.e. stretch and give to cop a bit of a squat

Comment on Front wheel carts for forelimb disabilities by Stacey

Stacey — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:11:21 +0000

My tiny girl has terrible front legs, they bow out bad and at 11 she has bad athritis now. I didnt know a front wheel cart was even possible until I saw the news article. My vet said to just give her Rimadyl for pain until her kidneys fail from the meds and then put her down. I was given no hope even though she still has so much life in her…you give me hope. I am in Maine and I will be down to see you ASAP as she has trouble even taking the stance she needs to use the bathroom. Thank you so much for all you do.

Comment on Amputee Dogs by Amputee dog | Jilleppe

Amputee dog | Jilleppe — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:12:00 +0000

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Comment on Mass Vet Referral Blog features Eddie’s Wheels by Marlene Spicer

Marlene Spicer — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:41:15 +0000

I have a small dog (about 10 pounds) born with a either cerrabellum or spinal injury. I am on social security so I do not have much money but I felt I could save his life, he cannot walk he skoots ie Skooter is his name he was born in June he is better than he was but still cannot hold his body up to walk , do you have any used chairs at a reasonable price that would fit him? thank you for the information