Dog mobility: Wheelchair or lifting harness for my senior dog?

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Hai Doctor Davis ! I came across this thing called walking wheel chair for dogs. Pictures are attached below. Should I buy the lifting aid or the wheel chair?which one is to be used for toby? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 11 months old

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

The lifting aid will help both the front and rear legs. Not all dogs will take to a wheel chair and it’s difficult to get them in it. If he’s strong on the front legs then the wheelchair will work. If he’s weak in the front legs he won’t be able to stand. I would start with the harness and then if he’s gets to walking normally in the front legs then consider adding a wheelchair. Dogs can only be put in the wheelchair for about five to ten minutes at a time, several times a day, since it’s very tiring when they are out of shape. Also you need to be strong to get his rear legs lifted in and out of it. Work with the standing and walking with assistance in the harness. If he improves slowly then hopefully he won’t need the wheelchair. Also if you are able to purchase a real Help em Up harness, by Blue Dog designs, they are easier to use that what you’ve shown in the photograph. Thanks and good luck with Toby.

Dog mobility: Wheelchair or lifting harness for my senior dog?

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