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My 8 year old dachsund tried to jump on the couch the other day and hurt himself badly. The vet said he got the disk disease that many dachshunds have. He has lost almost all feeling in his back legs ...
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Just a tidbit on the wheelchair/cart aspect. You can't just put the dog in the cart and think it's good to go for the day. The dog can't lay down and relax while in the cart, so you are lifting the dog in and out of the cart numerous times every day.
I have a bad back myself, and lifting the dog in and out of the chair all day took its own toll on me.
Some dogs will drag themselves around inside the house without the cart - but if they do this, they develop sores on their legs or rear end, where they are dragging themselves all the time.
Also, as mentioned, there are the incontinence issues and some dogs can't go on their own, without owner assistance.
There are a lot of aspects to consider.
I have a bad back myself, and lifting the dog in and out of the chair all day took its own toll on me.
Some dogs will drag themselves around inside the house without the cart - but if they do this, they develop sores on their legs or rear end, where they are dragging themselves all the time.
Also, as mentioned, there are the incontinence issues and some dogs can't go on their own, without owner assistance.
There are a lot of aspects to consider.
