I am very excited to announce that we are now offering the Walkin’ Wheels™ adjustable dog wheelchair on www.DogQuality.com. This product by Handicapped Pets is currently being sold in the United States, but until now has not been sold within Canada. We are very happy to be the company bringing this life changing product to Canadian owners, so they can give mobility back to their older dogs.
I will be doing a video review of this dog wheelchair in the coming weeks, but I wanted to give you a bit of an overview for those currently researching dog wheelchairs for their older, injured or disabled dogs. This dog wheelchair works for dog’s who are paralyzed, but also for dogs who still have mobility in their rear legs who need help to walk.
Here are just a few reasons why we are so excited about the Walkin’ Wheels dog wheelchair:
It’s adjustable – Senior dog owners no longer have to worry about taking 8-12 different measurements to custom fit the wheelchair for their dog. Also measurements are often difficult to take when your dog has difficulty standing, making this process quite challenging. The Walkin’ Wheels dog wheelchair requires one measurement; the groin to the floor, and even then you don’t have to be exact. Not only is this more convenient, but it also takes the pressure off. I speak with owners everyday who express concerns that they have taken the incorrect measurements. A dog wheelchair is a big investment and the last thing you want is a dog wheelchair that doesn’t fit properly.
No lifting of your dog required – If you have a large dog then you will appreciate the fact that with this dog wheelchair you do not have to lift your dog into the rear leg holders like in the custom fit carts. Instead you can fit the appropriate harness and leg rings onto your dog and then attach these to the wheelchair.
Rugged frame and wheels – Despite the adjustable nature of this dog wheelchair, the Walkin’ Wheels frame is solid, making it the ultimate all-terrain dog wheelchair. To give you even more ruggedness, owners can select air-filled tires to give maximum durability and a smooth ride across multiple terrain types.
Great re-sale value – Due to the fact that this dog wheelchair is adjustable it means that it can be sold very easily if your dog no longer requires it. If shorter or taller wheels are required these can be purchased separately without the need to replace the entire dog cart.
Well these are just a few of the reasons we are excited to be bringing the Walkin’ Wheels dog wheelchair to Canadian owners ….more to come as we take a look at this dog cart in action, up close and personal.
For more information please visit: DogQuality.com
Ann-Marie Fleming is the Founder of DogQuality.com, a site focused on products that help older dogs enjoy life.
DogQuality
December 14, 2011 | 7:39 am1
Thanks for your comment Rick. The best part about a dog wheelchair is that if your dog still has use of his rear legs then it actually encourages mobility. It does this by giving him the support needed to continue to walk so they can remain active which is important when arthritis is setting in. When a dog can still use all four legs then you would keep their legs all touching the ground in the wheelchair so they can continue to walk. If your dog has strong front legs and a strong desire to stay mobile then a dog wheelchair would be a viable option.
Thanks again,
Ann-Marie Fleming
Founder & CEO
http://www.DogQuality.com
Rick Heinz
December 12, 2011 | 3:17 pm2
Hello: my 11 year old Airedale had ligament surgery a year ago however it seems arthritis has set in and he is having trouble walking. The vet has him on Deramac pills to keep him mobile, but his limping is getting worse. I would like to know if your product would help him but more importantly, am I doing more damage to the dog by putting him in a chair because they tell me that he has to keep moving and walking? It looks like the chair will help but what’s your opinion on the arthritis?
DogQuality
April 16, 2011 | 12:51 pm3
Hi Alison,
Thanks for your comment. If your dog still has mobility in his rear legs then you would not need to strap them in and he would still be able to walk normally but with the stability of the cart helping. His rear would be supported with leg rings but he would still use them to walk. The stirrups at the back that can be used to lift the feet off the ground is only used when a dog no longer has use of his or her legs. He may not have full range of movement to do a typical marking but I believe he would still be able to manage it just in a slightly more restricted way.
Alison
April 16, 2011 | 11:47 am4
hi there,
my dog still has mobility in his hind legs but needs something like this to be able to work for longer distances. however, he loves to lift his leg to pee and mark on things. would he still be able to do that with this wheel chair? ie. do his hind legs HAVE to be strapped into the wheel chair to work? Thanks!
Alison
DogQuality
July 24, 2010 | 6:34 pm5
Hi Amber – I think the Walkin Wheels would be a great help to your dog because she can continue to get the exercise she needs but with the support and stability to do it safely. They are very durable carts and if you get the air-filled tires (if your dog is a larger breed) then you can use it almost anywhere. If you have any questions please feel free to email me directly at afleming@dogquality.com. You can also read a bit more about these carts at: http://www.dogquality.com/dog-carts/adjustable-dog-wheelchair.html
Thanks
Ann-Marie
Amber
July 24, 2010 | 6:30 pm6
Hi there, I’m thinking about getting the walkin wheels for my dog. She has torn both of her ACLs this year though they are not ruptured. The vet says she is likely to keep doing this as she ages. She LOVES being outdoors but recovering from each injury takes months. We think the WW will help her be able to be more active while recovering. Any thoughts?
I talked to my vet about these wheel chairs yesterday. Of the ones available, she recommended Walkin Wheels because it is so adjustable.
Paul Coleman
June 23, 2010 | 12:44 pm7
My beloved Jenna, a 9-year old Chesapeake Bay Retriever, was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy earlier this year, although I believe she began to present symptoms as early as last September or October, which I missed. Jenna still has some use of her back legs, but is experiencing difficulty now both in the house and outside on her daily walkies. Could your product help her? Do you have a brochure available that I could review, with prices?
Many thanks,
Paul Coleman