You will find that a lot of dog wheelchair and handicapped pet websites do not have a lot of information on if their dog wheelchairs are accessible for cats. Cats are just as prone to disabilities and injuries as dogs are, should we exclude them from all the benefits dog wheelchairs bring to paralyzed and injured dogs? I personally don’t think so.
Although sizing can sometimes become a problem as sometimes cats will be smaller than even the smallest dog wheelchair available, cats can benefit from using small dog wheelchairs meant for smaller breeds like dachshunds. The measurements required to fit your pet for a dog wheelchair can apply equally towards your feline friend. If they are paralyzed or injured in their back legs, the small dog wheelchair could be the perfect solution.
There are a few things to keep in mind when deciding to purchase a dog wheelchair for your handicapped cat. First off, unfortunately, a cat does not get as many benefits out of the dog wheelchair as dogs do. You won’t find your handicapped feline friend jumping from high distances and climbing to greater heights like it use to, but it will get to enjoy the ability to take care of itself as well as run around and be mobile again. It may not be exactly the same, but you will see the happiness in your cat’s eyes when you see it trying out walking in it’s dog wheelchair for the first time.
If your cat is too small for the standard dog wheelchair, you may find creating your very own pet wheelchair to be the right solution for you. There are a lot of websites online that show you how others that have had pets in the same situation as you who have created “do it yourself” wheelchairs for the smaller cats. You may find some great instructions and solutions for making the best home made pet wheelchair. There is no reason to ever give up on your handicapped pet’s happiness if the answer isn’t completely clear at first. To learn more about handicapped pets, dog wheelchairs, and diy cat wheelchairs, visit HandicappedPets.com
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