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by deirdre
Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair Support
Topic: front legs tender after using sling for back legs
Replies: 4
Views: 6357

Re: front legs tender after using sling for back legs

Just got back from visiting family in Memphis and Sable came with me. Visiting involved rotating house to house so Sable didn't use her wheelchair this weekend. Now that we are home in OUR space we will be able to be on OUR schedules and work with her wheels. And I will send the specific photos of h...
by deirdre
Fri Jan 06, 2012 3:43 pm
Forum: Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair Support
Topic: front legs tender after using sling for back legs
Replies: 4
Views: 6357

Re: front legs tender after using sling for back legs

Thank you so much for all of your advice and suggestions! We got the good word from the vet last night that her muscle tone will increase! I thought once it's gone, it's gone. My vet was also very absorbed in the catalog I brought with me and I left him more information about Handicapped pets. I app...
by deirdre
Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair Support
Topic: front legs tender after using sling for back legs
Replies: 4
Views: 6357

front legs tender after using sling for back legs

After using several designs of very home made slings for her rear legs (no use at all only nerve response), Sable's front "shoulders" are very tender. I keep a store bought sling with handles on her 24/7 in case of emergency and I need to scoop her up. Thankfully, I've never had to do that...