Quad Carts
Mint, a blind epileptic dachshund, now walks on all fours in a quad cart.
Eddie built his first full quad cart for an 80 basset hound, Jake, who was quadriplegic following an unsuccessful operation on his neck. Jake had a vibrant personality despite his disabilities, and his family wanted him to be able to fully participate in their lives. Since then, we’ve built hundreds of custom quad carts.
Like all Eddie’s Wheels carts, the dog is supported in the rear on its pelvic floor on a custom-made welded, padded saddle that mirrors the shape of the dog’s pelvis. The ribcage and chest are held in an adjustable, breathable mesh harness. As much as the pet is able, the animal can use all its legs to move the cart, as we position the dog in a normal standing position. If necessary, optional front or rear stirrups can be used to lift paralyzed legs off the ground. Also available is the detachable headrest, allowing dogs recovering from cervical spine surgery to rest their heads, and permitting the possibility of a dog taking a nap while supported in the cart. Quad carts have been used for rehabilitation, as well as for hospice for pets with degenerative diseases.
All full quad carts come with turning front wheels that are equal size to the rear wheels, and a detachable tow handle. The length and height of the cart is adjustable.
Each quad cart is individually designed, and fabricated to meet the particular needs of your dog. To order a quad cart for your dog, click here for the special quad measurement chart. In order to take accurate measurements, have at least one person support the dog in a normal standing position, while you take measurements using a rigid metal tapemeasure or ruler. Doublecheck all your measurements. Please allow three weeks for the cart to be built. Carts are shipped fully assembled with a complete adjustment guide and tools necessary to make adjustments.
An Eddie's Wheels full quad cart: 4 equal size wheels, front and rear stirrups, tow handle, detachable head rest, adjustable for height and length, mesh harness. Each frame and axle is custom built to your dog’s measurements. All our machined fittings and parts are manufactured on our premises in our own machine shop.
Auggie trying out his new Eddie's Wheels full quad cart.
Clementine, a Bernese Mountain Dog in her full quad cart
Clinic Quad Carts
Eddie's Wheels Clinic Quad cart: Adjusts in height and length without tools accommodating dogs from 50-110 lbs, reversible Step-In saddle for males and females, removable tow handle and optional stirrups both front and rear, usable for dogs with all kinds of disabilities, allowing full range of motion of all limbs.
