Canine Wheelchairs
Most people associate wheelchairs with humans. Surprisingly, there is a growing trend to help your injured dog become more mobile. Canine wheelchairs are for dogs that have suffered spinal injuries, broken or amputated legs or suffered from an illness that has left them with limited use of their legs.
Canine wheelchairs have come a long way from 2 wheels and a wooden frame. Now they are lightweight, with aluminium frames, customized wheels and with top-of-the-line harnesses. Dogs come in many different shapes and sizes, so each chair is custom fit for each dog.
Dogs love to explore the great outdoors and a canine wheelchair should make this experience more fulfilling by not holding them back. These chairs are so versatile that your dog can still run through the woods, chase prey and wade through water. Pneumatic tires ensure that your dog has an easy ride. These tires allow your pet to ride with ease over bumpy terrain without putting added strain on their body. If your dog is going to be running wild, you want to make sure it isn't dragging its feet. Slings are available to support Fido's back legs; while still allowing movement, so your dog can still exercise while in the sling.
Canine chairs are designed to help your dog lead a normal life. Any canine can continue to perform normal bodily functions while in the cart. Canine chairs also come with weight adjusting straps because a dog's weight, especially that of an injured dog, can fluctuate. This is important because, without weight adjustment options, unneeded pressure can be applied to your dog while in the chair.
The cost of a canine wheelchair starts around $200. Price factors include the size of the chair, the weight of your dog, and the features that you select. Surfing the web you can find numerous companies that specialize in canine wheelchairs. You can also talk to your veterinarian to find out which wheelchairs and features you should be looking for.
