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ShelleyR

by ShelleyR on 04 May 2011 - 01:05

Looking for a used quad (4-wheel) rehab cart for my 86 lb. male GSD, to borrow, rent or buy inexpensively. My "T" suffered an FCE (fibrocatilegenous embolism on April 21. A cart would be extremely beneficial as an aid in his recovery, to rebuild his strength and coordination.

It would not be intended as a permanent solution... I would never allow my proud, noble German Shepherd Dog to live out his life as an invalid, but I wish to give him every opportunity to recover as long as he is willing to fight.






Davren

by Davren on 04 May 2011 - 02:05

Shelley, I am sorry this has happened to your beloved T. I found this site with used carts. One might work. http://eddieswheels.com/carts/used-carts/

K-9mom

by K-9mom on 04 May 2011 - 02:05

Eddie's wheels is awesome. Give him a call!

by hexe on 04 May 2011 - 04:05

This company has a rental program for carts:

http://www.k9-carts.com/Pet_Cart_Rental_Programs.php

ShelleyR

by ShelleyR on 04 May 2011 - 04:05

I called Eddie's wheels today. They were very nice, but they do not have any quad carts that would fit my dog at this time. A new one would run $800-1200., depending on the manufacturer. There might be one available near JFK airport, advertised on EBay, but its "local pick-up only". I'd need somebody to pick it up and ship it to me in CA.

He took a few steps on his own tonight after I got him on his feet, with serious intent if not great balance or strength, These are the first since his accident 12 days ago. He is also using his forepaws to hang on to his bones, and using his hind legs more efficiently, if not as much or well as I would like to see. He's trying.

We shall see.



by hexe on 04 May 2011 - 04:05

When Hexe went through an FCE, I found the "Walkabout Harness" extremely useful, especially when I added additional length to the handles via attachment of a tracking line. Comfortable enough for the dog to wear 24/7, easy to clean neoprene construction, reasonably priced.  Provides excellent support for the hindquarters.  I opted to go this route instead of a cart because (a) the dog can only be in the cart when you're there to directly supervise them, and (b) a cart is of no use in my multi-story home where steps have to be dealt with, even just to get in or out of the house. 

http://www.walkaboutharnesses.com

You definitely need to get him on his feet and *make* him start moving, while providing the support and balance he needs in the back end...otherwise, he's not going to improve beyond the point he's currently reached. 

On the upside, you didn't lose anything by not doing any expensive testing, since the only thing that would have proved diagnostic would have been an MRI, and they run about $3500+ a pop (when I last checked, which was three years ago), and the data obtained from it wouldn't have changed the course of treatment anyway. At this point, it's TOT (tincture of time) and regularly scheduled walking, along with something supportive to lie on when at rest, that will prove rehabilitive. 

jt210

by jt210 on 04 May 2011 - 13:05

I live very close to JFK, if you decide on the cart listed on Ebay I can help out with pick up and ship.

                                                                   

realmccoy

by realmccoy on 04 May 2011 - 14:05


Quad cart for GSD
by jt210 on 04 May 2011 - 13:05

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I live very close to JFK, if you decide on the cart listed on Ebay I can help out with pick up and ship.

                                                                   
 

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Just wanted to say. That's really nice of you, and you rock!

sueincc

by sueincc on 04 May 2011 - 15:05

Hi Shelley:  I too used the "walk about harness" on an older GSD (see Hexe's post), and highly recommend it.  Like she said, it's also incredibly important for his rehabilitation, especially with an older dog, to get him up and moving ASAP.  Also with a big dog, unless you have a monster house, they can't maneuver with the cart indoors very easily, but with the harness, you can help him walk to his water bowl, food bowl, from room to room, etc., so consequently he might actually  be more mobile with the harness and you, than he might be with the cart, and consequently better rehabbed and ready to walk without assistance sooner.

I don't know anything about "T"s particular problem, but with my dog at the time, swimming was an important part of his therapy, not only because it's such good exercise for the muscles but because he really loved to swim, it was obviously easier than walking, so I really do think it was important for his morale.  You might want to check into it for "T".

I'm so sorry you are going through this, I know how much you love him, and I know you are hurting for your boon companion and want to give him every chance to recover a good quality of life.  I'm rooting for both you guys.

   


ShelleyR

by ShelleyR on 04 May 2011 - 17:05

I'll look into a walkabout harness, but I just had a complete hysterectomy + another procedure too unsavory to mention here myself, unable to manage lifting a nearly 90# dog by myself right now. My nearly 60 yrs. are starting to make their effects known these days too... Not the spry athlete I used to be... I do live in a (tiny, shared, 650 sq. ft.) one story house, flat yard, so no worry about stairs. I think some of the quad chairs come with a nice harness that can be used independently of the cart itself.

I will have someone here to help me hold my dog for accurate measurements this evening. Maybe that cart on Ebay will fit. Thanks for the kind offer to pick up and ship jt210. that might just be the ticket. The sooner I get my boy up and ambulatory, even with help, the better!

Shell






 


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