Author: Bhumit Vyas

How do you know if your dog needs a wheelchair?

  1. How do you know if your dog needs a wheelchair?
  2. Dogs experiencing any of the following signs, are good candidates for a wheelchair:
  3. Change in behavior or sudden irritability due to pain.
  4. Sudden loss of balance.
  5. Difficulty standing up from a laying position.
  6. Hind end sways periodically while standing.
  7. Dog tires quickly on their daily walk.

Are wheelchairs uncomfortable?

If you are using a wheelchair full time, you’ll notice these vibrations & impacts can cause discomfort your back, hips, buttocks and arms. These bumps and vibes create ‘whole-body-vibrations’ (WBV). Studies have shown that over the long term this can lead to lower back pain and other harmful effects to the body.

Credit: loopwheels.com

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