HandicappedPets.Net

http://web.me.com/gbertocci/Canine_Whee ... rview.html

No other info than at that link, but it is supposed to have been
designed well, and works for largish dogs. It's a build-your-own that
should be cheaper than commercial carts.

I couldn't play the video, it needed QuickTime or something I don't have. From what I could see in the photo, it looks like PVC and it also looks like she is seated in the cart with her hips riding kind of low(?) but it's hard to tell. They've apparently put a lot of science into it, and the dog looks happy. Interesting.

tags: DIY, homemade, wheelchair, rottweiler

I haven't looked at the directions but someone else did and thought they were doable and would be strong enough. It was designed for a 70 lb dog, which is interesting because Dogstogo quit doing large dog carts because of issues with PVC carts and large dogs.

Personally I hate PVC carts- more bulk is such a hassle when you already have to worry about the extra space of a cart- but if someone has no other viable options its nice to have various plans available for DIY.

The link is broken and the archived website is not much help.

Instructions for the G. Bertocci and E. Fowler canine wheelchair project can still be found online.

Design, analysis, and development of cost effective canine wheelchairs

https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/452/

Gina Bertocci wrote: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This project was supported by the University of Louisville, Endowed Chair in Biomechanics
research funds and was inspired by my faithful companion, Rex, who spent last year of his life
challenged with hind limb paralysis. It is our hope that our canine wheelchair design will
advance the quality of life of dogs and bring much hope to their guardians.

http://louisville.edu/speed/spotlights/ ... chair.html