I always find it interesting to watch a social attitude changing. Dog wheelchairs have moved from an odd contraption that strange people build to a perfectly reasonable alternative to euthanasia and expensive surgery.
The big break for the industry came when the adjustable Walkin' Wheels was introduced. This made it a simple, one-step process to order a wheelchair for your dog. Rather than taking dozens of accurate measurements, sending non-refundable deposits, and waiting weeks -- a wheelchair for a dog can be shipped same day and fitted to your dog in minutes.
Just a few days ago I heard about a dog that had injured his back end and couldn't walk. The vet said that a possible course of action was an MRI and hip replacement. The cost would have been $3,000 - $5,000.
"So how long is the dog likely to live once we replace his hip?'
"Well, " said the vet, "he's an older dog. Probably 3 - 5 years."
The dog's owner, unable to afford the surgery, opted for the dog wheelchair. The dog runs and plays, swims and hikes, and is living a happy, healthy life.
That was 4 years ago.
Dog wheelchairs are a simple, inexpensive, easy way to have many more years with your best friend.
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