Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Dog Wheelchairs Now Made More Affordable

By Alma Hnanguie


The easy availability of wheelchairs for dogs is making it more convenient for the dogs and their owners. In older days, individuals with hurt pets only have a few options which is such a pity.

When a pet succumbs to old age, an inherited predisposition to particular infirmities that hamper their mobility, or an accident that leaves them permanently maimed, their owners would have to choose between letting them go through the pain or bid their farewell and put them to sleep. Dog wheelchairs provided people whose pets are afflicted with such ailments an alternative choice. This welcome substitute was terrific but had limited reach due to price and availability.

It's a very important thing that this is not case any longer. These days, a dog owner can go extremes when it comes to taking care of their dog's immobility. Now, limb weakness, spinal health issues, or even total loss of the use of their limbs don't automatically mean euthanasia or a unfortunate and painful existence. Depending on their personal choices and budget, pet owners with affected dogs can buy a custom made dog wheelchair, a size-adjustable one, or they even can opt for a DIY rig.

Along with the easy accessibility to dog wheelchairs both in terms of pricing and specific contact with manufacturers and distributors, or even the free how-to instructions on constructing them yourself, more and more pets get a new opportunity to live longer, happier, and more pleased lives.

Perhaps up to the arrival of dog wheelchairs benefited pets with mobility issues, they are also a blessing for pet owners or pet families. Knowing they could ease their pet's issue and even regain to them some mobility is a huge deal. To some, this is quite like helping and giving care to a sick member of the family.

Despite the fact that these dog wheelchairs run into the 100's of dollars, the options and the prices they have differ largely. Pet owners in need of funds can find something which can readily fit their budget. The buying and selling of second hand dog wheels has become also preferred and this has made them even more accessible for pets and the families that own them.




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