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by hippie1969
Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:05 am
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: splint to stop front paw from turning inward?
Replies: 1
Views: 1748

splint to stop front paw from turning inward?

Hi all, I am hoping someone might be able to recommend a suitable device to assist my dog. He is currently in a quad cart due to spinal damage and is doing well however he is walking with one of his front paws (left paw) turned inward. If you were standing behind him with the paw being in proper pos...
by hippie1969
Wed Nov 16, 2016 6:28 pm
Forum: Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair Support
Topic: leg rings causing redness on groin?
Replies: 1
Views: 8013

leg rings causing redness on groin?

Hi! My dog is finally getting adjusted to using his quad cart thanks to everybody's suggestions :) However, I have noticed a lot of redness around the groin where his rear leg rings sit-could they possibly be too tight? Should I be leaving more space between them and the Velcro connector? Thank you!...
by hippie1969
Wed Nov 16, 2016 6:43 am
Forum: Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair Support
Topic: Help please!!! Just cant get quad cart settings right!!
Replies: 4
Views: 9588

Re: Help please!!! Just cant get quad cart settings right!!

Thank you everyone for your great suggestions!! my dog is now getting there, slowly but surely :)
by hippie1969
Sun Nov 13, 2016 3:45 am
Forum: Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair Support
Topic: Help please!!! Just cant get quad cart settings right!!
Replies: 4
Views: 9588

Help please!!! Just cant get quad cart settings right!!

Hi all, I am hoping someone is able to help me. I purchased a quad cart for my dog about a week ago and I am really struggling to get the settings right. If I push my dog along he is able to walk but on his own he either goes in circles or backwards. He moves his front legs to go forward but nothing...
by hippie1969
Fri Nov 11, 2016 6:05 pm
Forum: Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair Support
Topic: Dog having trouble gaining momentum in quad cart
Replies: 0
Views: 6917

Dog having trouble gaining momentum in quad cart

Hi everyone, As of last week my 15 year old Retriever mix has been using a quad cart. The rear end was kindly donated by a colleague so all I needed to purchase was the front end attachment. I am not 100% sure if I have the settings correct or if perhaps I should try smaller wheels as some days he s...
by hippie1969
Sun Apr 24, 2016 3:38 am
Forum: Mobility: Hips, Legs, Joint Problems
Topic: Splints or brace for arthritic front legs?
Replies: 1
Views: 3183

Splints or brace for arthritic front legs?

Hi :D
I have a senior boy with very arthritic front legs-I am hoping someone may know of a splint or brace that would be able to be used for the purpose of strengthening as he is exceptionally shaky. Any recommendations or suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
Tara
by hippie1969
Sat Apr 09, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Should i get a second opinion? My vet doesn't believe me!
Replies: 3
Views: 2372

Re: Should i get a second opinion? My vet doesn't believe me

Thank you CarolC for your advice. I am looking forward to the PT appointment tomorrow, hopefully we will hear some good news.
Thanks again! :D
by hippie1969
Fri Apr 08, 2016 6:44 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Should i get a second opinion? My vet doesn't believe me!
Replies: 3
Views: 2372

Should i get a second opinion? My vet doesn't believe me!

Hi everyone! I am brand new to this wonderful forum and desperately seeking advice about my 14 yr old retriever mix who recently dislocated his hip. Unfortunately it was manually repositioned unsuccessfully by one of the vets at my work and I have now been told that surgery is the only option. This ...