How can you help a Paralysed Dog?
A paralysed dog may have lost the use of one or both of its hind legs or the use of all 4 limbs. This does not mean the end of a dogs ability to move. Multiple devices and aids are available to help these dogs cope with disabilities and help the rehabilitation process. It is well documented and established that mental stimulation is as important for healing and therapy as physical care.
Paralysed pups or young dogs benefit immensely from play and interaction with their peers. Older pets in the home or patients/ residents in rehabilitation facilities encourage pups to learn through play.
How to keep disabled young dogs moving
A pup or young dog may be a particularly challenging patient/pet to treat. They are full of energy and it is often difficult to get them to stay still! Immobilising a joint (or problem area) is an option. A disabled pup's problem joint or limb can be immobilisedbut it comes with the risk of muscular atrophy or cartilage degeneration.
Wheelchairs that grow with your patient
For young patients who maybe paraplegic or with spinal cord injuries and disorders a set of wheels that 'grows' with them is an investment in their future. Disabled dogs, cats and animals require care (medical and daily care) at a greater intensity than able bodied animals.
Why do wheelchairs that grow with the animal matter?
Young patients who have lost the use of their hind limbs, or all 4 limbs fall into 2 categories. One category regains partial or assisted use of limbs, while the other are paralysed for life.
Adjustable Aids adapt to the needs of a growing paralysed dog or cat. Thereby providing a seamless flow of movement and therapy.
Established brands and product quality matter when they are used for
What are the advantages?
- Cost effective- invest at one time
- Ease of use - with adjustable aids- the device adjusts not your patient
- Familiarity & Comfort- once the patient and caregiver is familiar with a device there is an implied level of confidence with its use.
What aids compliment wheelchair assisted therapy for dogs?
Along with a wheelchair assisted therapy rear lift harness assisted walking for dogs recovering from surgery has shown positive results.
This range of rear lift and full body lift slings and harnesses help your patients move with ease.
How can your veterinary practice benefit?
- Support patients in clinic to demonstrate various uses of a wheelchair
- Help a patients family understand the advantage of a sturdy walking aid
- Assists in the emotional and mental satisfaction of owner and patient to have a concrete aid/ device to help regain movement
- Allow patient families to rent and experience first hand the advantages of a walking aid.
- Movement allows all other systems (digestive/respiratory/muscular/ circulatory etc) to not 'stagnate' or atrophy
The aim of these adjustable aids is ease of use for veterinarian, patient and family. The goal is to reduce stress on clinic assistants and therapists by allowing families to work at home or off site with patients.
Consistent therapy will see better results for patients and encourage more pet families to invest in the health of disabled dogs.
