Dog Mobility Guides

Practical, sourced guides for dogs with weak or failing back legs: what's happening, how to care for them day to day, and how to get them walking again.

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Why is my dog losing use of their back legs?The common causes, what the signs mean, and when to see a vet. Caring for a dog with weak back legsBathroom help, stairs and floors, slings and harnesses, and the first days. How to measure your dog for a wheelchairOne measurement, the size chart and our fit finder. The OldPal rear support wheelchairFive sizes across nine height ranges, with the Fit Guarantee.

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How to Measure Your Dog for a WheelchairDog wheelchair size chart Find your dog's rear leg height in the second column. Typical weights and breeds are examples to sanity-check... Large Dog Wheelchair: Adjustable Rear Support for Big DogsA large dog wheelchair in Large and XL: adjustable rear support that carries the hind end so big dogs can walk, sniff... German Shepherd Wheelchair: Rear Support Cart Sized for Large and XL ShepherdsA German Shepherd wheelchair explained: which rear support size fits an adult GSD, how to measure leg height, handling a big dog... Dachshund Wheelchair: Low-Frame Rear Support for Long BacksA dachshund wheelchair holds the back end up so a long-backed dog can walk. Who a rear support cart suits, how to... Corgi Wheelchair: Low Rear Support Sized for Short Legs and a Long BackA corgi wheelchair sized by rear leg height, built low for short legs and a long back, with hip and chest support... French Bulldog Wheelchair: Rear Support Cart for Short Legs and Wide ChestsHow a French Bulldog wheelchair supports weak or paralysed back legs, which Frenchies suit a rear cart, how to size one and...
Adult German Shepherd standing on grass in a backyard, weight shifted forward onto its front legs
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German Shepherd Wheelchair: Rear Support Cart Sized for Large and XL Shepherds
A German Shepherd wheelchair explained: which rear support size fits an adult GSD, how to measure leg height, handling a big dog and daily use tips. Read more...
Small tan adult Chihuahua standing on a garden path, weight shifted onto its front legs
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Chihuahua Wheelchair: Rear Support Carts Sized for Toy Breeds
A Chihuahua wheelchair explained: why toy breed back legs give out, who a rear support cart suits, how to measure a 5 pound dog and get them rolling. Read more...
Young fawn French Bulldog standing on a rug indoors, the breed often needing a rear support wheelchair
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French Bulldog Wheelchair: Rear Support Cart for Short Legs and Wide Chests
How a French Bulldog wheelchair supports weak or paralysed back legs, which Frenchies suit a rear cart, how to size one and how to introduce it safely. Read more...
Adult Pembroke Welsh Corgi standing on grass, showing the breed's short legs and long back
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Corgi Wheelchair: Low Rear Support Sized for Short Legs and a Long Back
A corgi wheelchair sized by rear leg height, built low for short legs and a long back, with hip and chest support that still lets him squat to toilet. Read more...
Young miniature dachshund standing on grass with low hindquarters, the long-backed build linked to dachshund wheelchair use
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Dachshund Wheelchair: Low-Frame Rear Support for Long Backs
A dachshund wheelchair holds the back end up so a long-backed dog can walk. Who a rear support cart suits, how to size it and when to wait on your... Read more...
Small adult Pomeranian standing on a sunny patio sniffing the grass, the size of dog suited to a small dog wheelchair
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Small Dog Wheelchair: Rear Leg Support From a 3 Inch Leg Height
A small dog wheelchair supports a little dog's back end so the front legs walk. See fit, sizing from a 3 inch rear leg height, adjustments and daily use. Read more...
Adult German Shepherd standing on a backyard lawn with weight shifted onto its front legs
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Large Dog Wheelchair: Adjustable Rear Support for Big Dogs
A large dog wheelchair in Large and XL: adjustable rear support that carries the hind end so big dogs can walk, sniff and toilet using their front legs. Read more...
Adult Shih Tzu with a short haircut standing on backyard grass in afternoon sunlight
Choosing a Dog Wheelchair for Back Legs: A Shih Tzu Owner's Guide
A dog wheelchair for back legs Shih Tzu owners can trust starts with a vet visit and one measurement. Here is how sizing, fit and rear support really work. Read more...