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edc144
04-14-2006, 08:01 PM
Hey Everyone.

I have this doggie wheelchair project, and it'd be great if you can help me with it.

We have this Yorkshire Terrier--KC--who has trouble moving around due to his old age. KC's front shoulders no longer have enough strength, and when he tries to walk, his front legs tend to slide to both sides.

We will try our best to help KC, and we will consider all kinds of solutions, from wheelchairs to braces. If you can offer any information or suggestions, and if you have any similar experiences, please share them. You can contact me at k-qing@northwestern.edu.

Thank you.

jess2416
04-14-2006, 08:04 PM
Here you go I hope this helps :)
http://www.doggon.com/products/exten.html
but this is just an extension to go on a existing wheelchair

edc144
04-14-2006, 08:25 PM
The design is interesting. Thanks for the quick reply.

More info on KC, he is about 3 lbs, and very small. His hind legs are okay, and he has a tendency to walk on his knuckles because of a pinched nerve. Any help would be appreciated

bubbatd
04-14-2006, 08:27 PM
If only on a slick surface, I made booties from " gripper" material for my old Golden.

bubbatd
04-14-2006, 08:29 PM
How old is he ??? He really sounds in bad shape for his size.

edc144
04-15-2006, 01:35 PM
he is 15 years old, and he is in bad shape