crowles
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Well, Dexter got his new wheel chair last week and he is a happy camper....It took him a couple days to get used to it but it has worked out well. He is a 12 year old golden with hip problems and can now enjoy long walks. If anyone wants additional information, PM me and I'll repond. Chuck
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A month or two ago, I would've pm'd you looking for info. I imgaine it must be a lot easier on the dog. We're not able to go too far with Chopper. Wouldn't do him any good I suppose now, one of his front legs is bad too.
Good luck with the new wheelchair 
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Scottiemom
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I forget, is Chopper a big dog? I seem to remember he is. Anyway, there are sling-type harnesses you can get that we use with our "wobbly Scotties." They have a condition similar to MS where they lose all voluntary muscle control and it becomes very difficult to walk.
The slings just work to support a little. You can adjust them so you can handle them easily. Probably not great on a big dog, unless you have a big husband. (snicker) Then HE can take Chopper for his walk. HAHA.
Anyway, if you want to look at some, try here.
Pet Lifts
Just a thought!
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Emum
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Dale, thanks for the site, I did take a look at it and I'm getting a visual of me holding Chopper. His last vet visit he was 95 lbs, I'm guessing probably close to 100 right about now. I don't know if I have the ooomph to do that. I really appreciate the info though, if I can either work on my muscles or get Chopper down to about 25 lbs it'll work
Although, if I had a wheelchair for his rear end, I could sling him and help out his front?
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Scottiemom
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Well, Carol, that combination might work pretty well. You would get his weight supported by the wheel chair, and then you could assist with the sling on the front.
My wobbly Scottie, Neal, is at 32 pounds and I don't think I could lift him much. He is getting worse, however, as his disease progresses, plus now he has started having seizures and his medicine makes him even more wobbly. A wheelchair is not the answer for him as he just has an overall weekness and his front paws are deformed. Yep, a product of a puppy mill.
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Dale I'm so sorry to hear about your dog  Chopper's a backyard breeder's dream too.
I'm sure your dog is thankful he's in your house, and not someone else's that wouldn't take care of him. All we can do is the best we can.
Good luck to you both.
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Scottiemom
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Carol,
We rescued both our Scotties and Neal was surrendered because he "no longer fit in with the family." He is such a sweetie and thankfully is adjusting to his seizure medication. Those are nasty to watch. Fortunately there is a good canine epilepsy website where I got good information so after the first suspected seizure I knew what to expect. At least I didn't freak out.
Dale
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It's horrible to see people surrender because they don't fit in, why don't they think of it before they pick out a pet? I've gone thru a lot of animals here, pretty much all cats because I deal with a lot of people relocating and they just leave their pets behind because wherever their going, they can't take them. We've had 5 cats now. I did give one away last year to someone who needed a "friend" - disabled guy who can't get out.
Anyway- seizures are hard to watch - glad you have him on medication. My son has seizures so I know how difficult it can be!
Best of luck
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