If it were not for the existence of pure-bred dogs, there probably would not be enough demand for dog wheelchairs to support the half-dozen dog wheelchair companies in the U.S. In a recent issue of All Animals, the magazine of the Humane Society of the United States, the cover article was about the increasing prevalence [...]
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Pure Bred Dogs are Prone to Disabling Genetic Diseases
Demand for Full Quads Grows as Canine Rehab Becomes Widespread
In the past year we’ve noticed an increased demand for full quad carts for dogs. Some of these dogs are in hospice, the quad providing full support for dogs in the end stages of degenerative myelopathy, such as Kody. Kody is still mentally alert and wanting to go for walks with his sister. However, [...]
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Would a dog wheelchair help MY dog?
We receive many inquiries from people who are wondering if a dog wheelchair is appropriate for their dog. The first question we ask is, ” how well is your dog walking on his own?” There are many reasons why a dog might benefit from a walking aid. Young healthy dogs who become paralyzed due to [...]
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Our Lifetime of your Dog Warranty
Duff is a standard wire-haired dachshund who came to us in 2007 to get a set of wheels. Duff has intervertebral disc disease and was paralyzed in his rear legs. He was delighted with his wheels and made himself comfortable right away, rolling around our lawns and lounging in the grass – just a typical [...]
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Helping a brain-damaged puppy with a front wheel dog wheelchair
Sugar, a nine month shih-tzu, went in to be spayed and ended up brain damaged, possibly from too much anesthesia. As a result, she has head tremors and has lost all core stength. When her family carried her in to meet us for her cart evaluation and measurement, we were touched by her joyful spirit [...]
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Helping Dogs at Best Friends Animal Society
Eddie and I visited Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah in 2004, after exhibiting at the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas. Best Friends is truly an inspiring place . Located in Angel Canyon, where the Lone Ranger and many other western movies were shot, I was first struck by a strong sense of [...]
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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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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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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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How Long Does it take a dog to learn to drive a cart? If it’s an Eddie’s Wheels, it’s less than a minute!
We are always asked, ” How long does it take a dog to adapt to using a dog wheelchair?” In our experience, if a dog is unable to walk on his own and is in otherwise good health, most dogs take right off in their carts. That’s because we are putting them back to normal [...]
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