What Are Dog Wheelchairs Used For?

Dog wheelchair helps senior dog with DM to walk

A dog wheelchair helps pets with mobility problems to exercise. A dog does not need to be paralyzed to benefit from a wheelchair. There are many reasons why a dog would use a wheelchair. Here are a few of the most common:  1. Rehabilitation after an injury or operation After a serious injury or surgery, weight-bearing may be challenging for a healing dog. An assistive device, like a wheelchair, provides stability, balance, and support to help a dog walk. In addition, many animal rehabilitation specialists will introduce a cart to their patients for short-term use to make it easier for…

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