Dog Wheelchairs,Walkin Wheels,Dog Leg Braces, Dog Ramps, Slings, Harnesses, Handicapped Pets Canada « Dog Wheelchairs, Dog Carts, Handicapped Pets Canada

If You Care for a Senior dog or have suddenly found yourself caring for an, Injured, or Disabled Dog, We are here to help you! With he Walkin Wheels Wheelchairs to get them mobile again and many other special needs dog or pet products. They will be able to recover and/or lead a more comfortable life.

“JUST IN” Check out our new line of Dog and Cat Leg Splints

The advantages of a dog or cat Splint / Brace

By nakedbarra, on May 7th, 2012

Sometimes due to a degenerative condition or after surgery our four legged companions need a little assistance from a splint or brace device to help them get around. Advancements in veterinary orthopedics has definitely kept pace with our human world and a large range of Hock, Carpal and leg braces are available now and are easily fitted and adjusted for that perfect fit. Dog Brace and Cat Brace Advantages: Ortho splints keep the dog or cats limb in a “normal walking position”, thus allowing weight bearing of the affected limb. Provides extra support for fractures of the lower limb. Stabilization for arthritic joints and tendon/ligament weakness. Reduces the costs associated with . . . → Read More →

The Top 10 Most Expensive Pets

By nakedbarra, on April 27th, 2012

Just recently I came across an interesting report by Pet Insurance Comparison that I found interesting and explains why we see a few more of some of these come through our office

Pet Insurance – Things you need to know and consider

By nakedbarra, on April 18th, 2012

Even if you haven’t had a incident involving your pet of late, pet insurance has probably crossed your mind. And if you have, the bill for any non-routine care may have cost you anywhere from just a couple hundred dollars to well over a thousand.

You may have wondered why people have health insurance and most pets don’t, when the medical costs seem practically the same! And yet, navigating through the pages of fine print involved in pet insurance may have put you off. It is worth the money? What do insurers really cover? Do they even cover medical devices such as dog wheelchairs and carts or the . . . → Read More →

Pets, More Than Just a Life Companion

By nakedbarra, on March 15th, 2012

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Did you know that your ever faithful dog or cat is more than just your life companion?

No? Well they are, and a lot more. They are your personal trainer, doctor, psychologist and your life coach, to list a just few of their talents, often called upon by you through out your time together.

People tend to connect with animals in deep, profound ways that positively affect their minds, bodies and souls. This connection dates back to early history, but it wasn’t until recently that a correlation was acknowledged between this bond and the emotional health of humans. Studies have shown . . . → Read More →

Has your dog become a real drag? Give him mobility! Get his butt in a dog cart!

By nakedbarra, on March 13th, 2012

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Usually when people think of dogs, they think of an active animal who meets them at the door when they come home, harasses them to let them out to do their “duty” or dooty as the case may be, perhaps one may even look at a dog as their own exercise program, to get them up off the couch and go for a walk or romp in the park.

Let’s for a moment think of an animal who is deprived of those types of activities, you can see it in their hairy faces that they are depressed because of . . . → Read More →

Chocolates Walkin Wheels Mini Wheelchair

By nakedbarra, on February 20th, 2012

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Receiving great news from our walkin wheels friends is always the best part of this job and we just had great news about chocolate a sassy little dachshund who had a little trouble with her hind end and is now making a come back with the help of her new walkin wheels mini dog cart.

This is the news we recieved:

Hi just wanted to thank you for the wonderful service. I am happy to tell you that Chocolate took to her mini- wheels
right away. She has gained enough strength in her hind end that she is able . . . → Read More →

Typical Problems with a Dog Wheelchair

By nakedbarra, on February 14th, 2012

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From time to time we have a dog that is a bit stubborn or skittish and has a little trouble adapting to the cart, we have covered some of those problems in our article below as well as some of the most frequently asked questions to help you understand some of the things that come up from time to time with new cart owners and their dogs.

Dog will not move the cart.
Most of the problems a new dog wheelchair will encounter involve the fit and the temperament of the animal. On the one hand, we’ve seen dogs . . . → Read More →

Is a Wheelchair Right for my Dog?

By nakedbarra, on February 2nd, 2012

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Most often we are approached by people who have recently and suddenly been faced with a situation that has left their loved companion either injured, paralyzed or handicapped due to a disease or medical complication.

They are often faced with having to educate themselves in a big hurry on whats available for their dog’s mobility options and a dog wheelchair or cart is definitely a great option in most cases.

Some carts require many measurements and can take weeks to arrive but when your dog needs one now the Walkin Wheels dog wheelchair is the cart . . . → Read More →

Dog Carts, Now and Back Then

By nakedbarra, on January 24th, 2012

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There was a day when, if a dog couldn’t walk, it meant the end of his or her life. Whether due to injury, disease, or unknown causes – sometimes even temporary ones — a handicapped dog could not survive without inflicting great hardships on the caretaker. Not anymore.
Extraordinary care such as hip replacement, spinal surgery, and more may be beyond the means of most, but another device, a dog wheelchair, is quickly becoming the economical solution of choice. These devices, first invented by Dr. Lincoln J. Parkes in 1981, have come a long . . . → Read More →

Dog Wheelchairs – Custom or Adjustable Cart?

By nakedbarra, on January 19th, 2012

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Whether to select a custom made dog cart or an adjustable dog wheelchair is one of the most frequently asked questions. This article gives you the information you need.

Dog wheelchairs have been around for 20 years. At first they were built for specific dogs by their owners or friends. Eventually they became more widespread and could be ordered by taking dozens of measurements, sending them to the builder, who would create a set of wheels for the dog in as little as a few weeks.

This is the way many industries begin, but the ‘custom made’ aspects of . . . → Read More →