T-L Disc Disease (Back)
Usually recommended 2-3 weeks after the onset of problems. Encourages their return to mobility. Facilitate nursing care, cleanliness and prevention of decubital sores and urine infections. Walking option available for pets that are not surgery candidates, but are able to stand and take a few steps.

Cervical Disc Disease (Neck)
Carts are not recommended as front limbs are affected. A hand help sling support is available for these situations.

Fractured Backs
Consult with your veterinarian. Usually wait 6-8 weeks, except for the younger animal that is difficult to keep confined. Encourages return to mobility if the spinal cord has not been severed. Keeps the spine aligned.

Degenerative Myelopathy
Advise a cart while pet is still able to ambulate with the rear limbs. The cart can be used with the feet down in a walking position and then adapted with legs supported when needed. Pet must not have any weakness in the front limbs.

Hip Dysplasia
Younger pets - consult with your veterinarian as to surgical options to correct this problem. Older Pets - provided there is no pain.

Knees, Patella’s and Cruciates
Helpful in rehabilitation, especially where there is a bilateral problem and minimal weight bearing is needed during recovery. Neither a splint nor swelling in the limb should be present. Will take the stress of the limbs and allow the pet to ambulate on its own.

Embolism
Blood clot in the spine. Will aid in rehabilitation, both for the totally paraplegic and for the animal returning to mobility.

Amputees
Most animals with 3 limbs do well on their own. With the older animal, the cart can provide some relief for the remaining limb. With a double amputee, a special sling is required along with the cart for support. We do not have a cart for front limb amputees.

Fractures
Consult with your veterinarian. Carts promote weight bearing once healing has occurred by allowing the pet mobility while taking stress of the injured area.

Birth paralysis and deformities
Each case is unique and needs to be individually evaluated. We will require medical history and a video evaluation of your pet's condition.

Arthritis
Some animals are able to stagger around on their own and if they have any pain involved, then a hand held sling is recommended. An animal with arthritis tends to counterbalance itself by throwing its legs out wide. The cart is designed for the animal that can still walk with its rear legs in a straight forward position.

Neurological or Balance problems
A video evaluation of the pets ability to maneuver around is requested.


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