Wheelchairs For Dogs

[Spaniel]

Our dog had problems with its hind legs and couldn't walk so I searched for dog chair devices and located several. The two websites are for companies in the USA: www.dogkarts.com and www.doggon.com

My wife located a clinic here in Minburi, Bangkok that will make a two wheel device for your dog. Here is their number: 081 812-2173.

So if anyone has a dog that might require this type of device this info should be helpful. Unfortunately our dog died this morning so we never actually had to get a kart.

[Gladiator]

Hi Spaniel,

My situation is same-same but different,

I have a member of the family who is an old Blue Merle (Border Collie) - some 14 years. She loves to travel in the back of the pick-up truck and as a puppy had no problem jumping up. Now, like me, the years have taken their toll and she can no longer do so and I have problems lifting her in and out.

If you have any ideas of a hoist, pulley and Lifting vest - I would be happy to hear.

Stay well.

Gladiator

[nevermore93]

Hi Spaniel,

My situation is same-same but different,

I have a member of the family who is an old Blue Merle (Border Collie) - some 14 years. She loves to travel in the back of the pick-up truck and as a puppy had no problem jumping up. Now, like me, the years have taken their toll and she can no longer do so and I have problems lifting her in and out.

If you have any ideas of a hoist, pulley and Lifting vest - I would be happy to hear.

Stay well.

Gladiator

Take a look at motorcycle and bike ramps designed for loading pickup trucks. Most are lightweight, easy to maneuver, and make easy access for older dogs. You just need to find one where the deck holes aren't too large for the paws to fall through. It may take a little coaxing the first time or two, but once she figures it out she'll be on the road again! Worked great for my older dog back in the states. Below is an example, but there are many kinds.

[BottleBlonde]

Hi Spaniel,

My condolences to you on the death of your dog, my heart goes out to you.

I have a german shepherd who is 10yrs old and 36 kilos, he has a condition called Degenerative Myelopathy G.S which is basically the dog version of Multiple sclerosis. His immune system is attacking his nervous system and spinal cord and he is becoming paralysed. Putting him on part of Dr Clements suggested natural diet, slowed the progression and where full paralysis can happen in 3 months, he has now lived with this condition for 2yrs. We bought him special boots from a company in the US called Tammy and Teddy's so that when he goes on his walks, the scraping of his feet does not cause open sores on the tops, and have also looked at wheelchairs through another US company called Eddies wheels. It's difficult to know when is the best time to order such a device as putting them in a wheelchair means muscle wastage due to lack of use. Also, he spends most of the day lying down and only really has a problem with the couple of spaced out steps that lead to our kitchen, so it would really only be for his walks which are restricted to 15mins every other day, and i guess when he phsyically can't get himself up the step, but that means then he can't be left to wander around as once in a chair he cannot lie down.

I have so far avoided ordering from Eddies wheels as i don't want to temp fate and speed up the disease or worse have to lose him almost as soon as i get the wheelchair, but i also know that tese devices take time to custom make and then ship.

It would be good to know if the people in Bkk have a website and there are any examples i can see, i need to know they are capable of making big, sturdy wheelchairs, or do they specialise in ones for smaller breeds. Also do you have a contact name and can you tell me if they speak any english?

Many thanks for any assistance, and once again you have my sincere heartfelt condolences.

[paws]

Take a look at motorcycle and bike ramps designed for loading pickup trucks. Most are lightweight, easy to maneuver, and make easy access for older dogs. You just need to find one where the deck holes aren't too large for the paws to fall through. It may take a little coaxing the first time or two, but once she figures it out she'll be on the road again! Worked great for my older dog back in the states. Below is an example, but there are many kinds.

These ramps are great! Any idea where I can find them in Bkk?

[bina]

u can build a ramp from plywood, and space out 'steps ' and use cross pieces of wood to make slat type 'skids' ; u can personalize it for your own dog that way, just have to measure how he takes his steps, and then place the wooden slats at those intervals. when the dog goes up, u can put the ramp in the back, we used one like this for a goat milking ramp; will try to find pic... we built it for one of our nannies that had a hard time climbing up to the platform ....

another method we used for large animals (goat sized, not horses, although young foals u can do also) and dogs: hold the dog under the chest, put a sling under back legs and just heave on to the pick up... not wonderful but some dogs learn to 'lift' themselves a bit rather then being a dead weight and can be done (im small so have perfected many methods for lifting animals that are too heavy for me on to makeshift 'tables' and backs of pickups etc...

bina

israel

[Spaniel]

Hi Spaniel,

My condolences to you on the death of your dog, my heart goes out to you.

I have a german shepherd who is 10yrs old and 36 kilos, he has a condition called Degenerative Myelopathy G.S which is basically the dog version of Multiple sclerosis. His immune system is attacking his nervous system and spinal cord and he is becoming paralysed. Putting him on part of Dr Clements suggested natural diet, slowed the progression and where full paralysis can happen in 3 months, he has now lived with this condition for 2yrs. We bought him special boots from a company in the US called Tammy and Teddy's so that when he goes on his walks, the scraping of his feet does not cause open sores on the tops, and have also looked at wheelchairs through another US company called Eddies wheels. It's difficult to know when is the best time to order such a device as putting them in a wheelchair means muscle wastage due to lack of use. Also, he spends most of the day lying down and only really has a problem with the couple of spaced out steps that lead to our kitchen, so it would really only be for his walks which are restricted to 15mins every other day, and i guess when he phsyically can't get himself up the step, but that means then he can't be left to wander around as once in a chair he cannot lie down.

I have so far avoided ordering from Eddies wheels as i don't want to temp fate and speed up the disease or worse have to lose him almost as soon as i get the wheelchair, but i also know that tese devices take time to custom make and then ship.

It would be good to know if the people in Bkk have a website and there are any examples i can see, i need to know they are capable of making big, sturdy wheelchairs, or do they specialise in ones for smaller breeds. Also do you have a contact name and can you tell me if they speak any english?

Many thanks for any assistance, and once again you have my sincere heartfelt condolences.

BottleBlonde,

And others that may need a walking device for their dog or cat, I have located a excellent source here in Bangkok. They will visit your home to measure your pet (B350 charge) or you can take your pet to their office. Here is their website and phone number: www.thaiwheelchairsfordogs.com Tel: 081 812-2173

If interested, the lady we talked to told us she will be doing a TV show on this subject on 23 March on channel 5 at 10 PM. I'm sure it will be in Thai but might be interesting to see.

[beerdog]

i've ordered a wheelchair from them before. They have a website and if you can speak Thai they can tell you how to do the measurement on the phone. you do not have to go to Bangkok. My dog was hit by mail man..,but she just used the wheelchair once. she passed away when I was back from vacation.

[Gladiator]

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Take a look at motorcycle and bike ramps designed for loading pickup trucks. Most are lightweight, easy to maneuver, and make easy access for older dogs. You just need to find one where the deck holes aren't too large for the paws to fall through. It may take a little coaxing the first time or two, but once she figures it out she'll be on the road again! Worked great for my older dog back in the states. Below is an example, but there are many kinds.

Hi NeverMore and Bina,

Many thanks for your suggestions and illustrations and my sincere aplogies for the very delayed response. In the early days - we did just that Bina. We made a wooden ramp and Cassie, with a little encouragement used to walk up into the back of the pick-up. Now, I regret that her back legs have deteriorated to the extent that a ramp is not practical. Also, despite her love of travelling - it has to be vey short trips only. So now I will contact Bangkok to investigate the doggy wheelchair.

Once again many thanks.

[slapout]

I saw a Dachshund size dog on skate board (strapped on) the other day. The front legs were taking her/him along like a pro.

[Gladiator]

I saw a Dachshund size dog on skate board (strapped on) the other day. The front legs were taking her/him along like a pro.

Slapout,

The only criteria for success is...... Does it work!!!!

[BottleBlonde]

Since my previous response my German Shepherd has had his "Eddies Wheels" wheelchair for just over 1 week and it has made a huge improvement. He can now run around which is something he has not been able to do for the last 2 years. Unfortunately the wheelchairs from the company in Bangkok, although very cheap, were very basic and not suitable for the disease and needs that my dog has.

So we had one specially made and shipped from America. It only took 2 weeks for them to make and ship it. Another week with me arguing with customs as although wheelchairs are import duty free they wanted to charge me 30% import tax based on a bicycle. With great help from my lawyers, Crawshaws, and after providing custo,s with a letter from Dog Rescue and a picture of a dog in the same chair taken from the companies website, they agreed that it was a wheelchair and only charged the vat, storgae and clearance fees.

I will try to add a video of my G.S and his new mode of tranport. Now its a case of us keeping up with him!

Aswell as wheelchairs and full carts, they also offer other equipment such as slings to help dogs up steps etc, so it is definitely worth checking out their webiste.

[Gladiator]

Since my previous response my German Shepherd has had his "Eddies Wheels" wheelchair for just over 1 week and it has made a huge improvement. He can now run around which is something he has not been able to do for the last 2 years. Unfortunately the wheelchairs from the company in Bangkok, although very cheap, were very basic and not suitable for the disease and needs that my dog has.

So we had one specially made and shipped from America. It only took 2 weeks for them to make and ship it. Another week with me arguing with customs as although wheelchairs are import duty free they wanted to charge me 30% import tax based on a bicycle. With great help from my lawyers, Crawshaws, and after providing custo,s with a letter from Dog Rescue and a picture of a dog in the same chair taken from the companies website, they agreed that it was a wheelchair and only charged the vat, storgae and clearance fees.

I will try to add a video of my G.S and his new mode of tranport. Now its a case of us keeping up with him!

Aswell as wheelchairs and full carts, they also offer other equipment such as slings to help dogs up steps etc, so it is definitely worth checking out their webiste.

Hi BottleBlondie,

Thanks for the post and PM. The 'Eddies Wheelchairs' lookI just what need for Cassie, especially the one designed for rough terrain.

Gladiator