New handicapped pet community page

For owners of K-9 Carts who would like to discuss their experience, ask questions of other K-9 Cart owners, or simply share.

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New handicapped pet community page

Post by editor » Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:11 pm

Red Flyer on Face Book http://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Flyer ... 2952477252 is a new community page for caretakers of handicapped pets

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Join us for advice, health, nutrition and care tips, or simply share stories about your special needs companion.

Red Flyer has only one goal, to let them all fly again.

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Re: New handicapped pet community page

Post by Suzejacques » Thu Jun 06, 2013 4:25 pm

Hello ,
My name is suzannah, and i have a german shepherd who is 11 years old, im worried as my dog is usually ok when walking, he has a slight weakness in his back legs, but the last day or so he has trouble even walking, it is worrying me and i would want him eventually to have a dog wheelchair as it wouldnt be fair to see him not be mobile , i am really upset as never thought it would come to this and would love anyone who has been in this position to give me some advice

Thankyou

Very upset suzannah :-(

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Re: New handicapped pet community page

Post by k9carts » Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:44 am

Hi Suzannah and welcome to the forum!

It is a horrible thing to have a dog that seems to be mentally okay but having mobility issues. The first thing you need to do with a German Shepherd is make sure that the problems walking are associated with degenerative myelopathy and not another issue, such as disc disease or a tumor. Has your German Shepherd had any tests done by your vet?

You can find more information about wheelchairs and degenerative myelopathy on our blog at:
http://www.k-9cart.com/index.php?option ... Itemid=783

We are also happy to discuss your Shepherd's particular needs in person at 866-K9-CARTS.
K-9 Cart Company East
206 E. Pier St.
Oxford, MD 21654
866-K9-CARTS/866-592-2787
410-226-5006 (v)
410-226-0168 (f)
k9carts[@]yahoo.com

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