For the past two months, we have been working with Beau, a young pitbull who suffered crushed vertebrae at the T-L junction, resulting in spastic, uncontrolled movements in the rear legs and an inability to carry his own weight with his front legs. He came to us from Bolton Veterinary Hospital after several months of [...]
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Rehabilitating Beau – Adding Acupuncture and Chiropractic
Change Your Range – Animal Rehab at Eddie’s Wheels
We have always hoped that eventually Eddie’s Wheels would offer on-site animal rehabilitation services, and we are pleased to say that day has come! Erika McElwey, formerly of Rivermeadow Farm Animal Rehabilitation Center, is joining us on Wednesdays every week to see rehab clients. Erika was our first rehab practitioner for Sweet Pea, our beloved [...]
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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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Daisy, Chief Executive Dog
While our Doberman, Buddha, was the inspiration for Eddie’s first canine wheelchair, we were not in business very long when we realized there was so much more we needed to learn about different dogs and their disabilities. In an effort to learn more specifically about dachshunds, who comprise over 20% of business, we adopted Daisy, [...]
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Disabled Dogs Working as Therapy Dogs Featured on CBS-Dallas
Oak Hill Animal Rescue (www.ohar.org) has been working with us for several years, calling on us to provide carts for disabled dogs in their care. Jim and Bettye Baker, who run this wonderful rescue outside of Dallas, Texas, have a real appreciation of the power our companion animals have to reach into our hearts. We [...]
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A testimonial from a local humane society
Austin in his wheels Sometimes the courage of an animal and their owner breaks through the boundaries of normal expectations and reminds us of the wondrous trust and resiliency that our pets possess. This is the story of one such owner and her very special dog Austin. The story of Austin Austin was supposed to [...]
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Marco, Disabled Pitbull puppy, needs forever home
If people understood what a daily joy it is to share your life and home with a disabled dog, it would be easy to find homes for pets such as Marco. Marco was hit by a car and brought to an animal hospital in Burlington, VT a couple of months ago. The vet tech who [...]
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Willa, Webster and Sweet Pea, Disabled dogs stroll in their dog wheelchairs
Today is the first day of Spring and after a very long snowy New England Winter, the snow is melting and we’re in MUD season…… also known for maple sugaring , blossoming dog poop and dogs running wild. Eddie, who serves as Animal Control officer of our little town, is getting calls every day [...]
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Bailey, the paralyzed Cocker Spaniel, who couldn’t use a Walkin Wheels Takes off in an Eddie’s Wheels
When Kim Pevey called us to make an appointment for an evaluation for Bailey, she had almost come to believe that Bailey would never be able to use a dog wheelchair. They had purchased a Walkin Wheels from Handicapped Pets and Bailey had been unable to move in it. They had even visited Handicapped [...]
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Dog Wheelchair Review – a year later and rehabilitating
Leslie, I just want to let you know how Galahad is doing with his cart. This is the 1st anniversary of Galahad having his cart. Since he got his cart he has missed very few days walking in the park and those were due to inclement weather. As you can see from the attached picture [...]
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