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Want to order a quad wheelchair asap. Is the harness an extra purchase? Need a medium quad.
The quad wheelchair comes with all you need to get started. However some dogs do prefer a front or rear harness instead of the standard neoprene that comes in the kit.
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Is there handle fitting to push them along at all?
There is no handle to pull or push but there is a metal ring for you to attach a lead.
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Hi - I have a 2.5 year old Frenchie who has coped without a front leg for 2 years. He is strong but he does suffer from twisting his back so a wheelchair might be useful. I am worried that he will struggle going to the loo as he can currently squat easily. Just weighing up the pros and cons as I would love to walk him further than just round the block. What type of chair would you recommend?
I really think a wheelchair would help, the frame will take the majority of his weight taking pressure off his limbs. It will allow him to exercise for longer without getting so tired.
We do encourage customers to let your dog go to the toilet before putting them inside the wheelchair, however dogs are able to go to the toilet whilst in the wheelchair.
Do you have a video of your dog walking please? A video would help us determine if your dog would need either just the rear wheelchair, or the 4 wheel one. Please sent to woof@zoomadog.co.uk.
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My dog has just had his front left leg and shoulder amputated, what would be best suited to him. He is a large mixed breed weighing 56kg.
A quad wheelchair would be the best for your dog - Quad Dog Wheelchair by Walkin Wheels This will give him stability all around and help not overstrain his remaining front leg. For his amputation to further help his balance/stability we suggest using an amputee cover to go over the gap where his front leg would have gone - Amputee Cover - Closes Empty Leg Hole For Max Comfort If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to send us an email.
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My dog has diagnosed with neuropathy affecting all 4 legs and knuckling on his right. Is a quad wheelchair suitable for dogs with front knuckling? Should I buy any additional products to support?
The Quad Wheel will definitely help give him the stability he needs to exercise independently for longer without getting so tired. As for the front knuckling the Maximus PawsUp Knuckling Custom Brace is for exactly that.
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Hi, I brought a normal pug wheelchair for my dog but have now found out she needs a quad wheelchair. Can you buy the extra bits for it without having to buy a whole new chair?
Yes you can purchase the Front Wheelchair extension to turn your rear wheelchair into a quad - Front Wheelchair (extension) - Dog Walkin Wheelchair UK — ZOOMADOG
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Would I be able to put our dog into a quad by myself? He is a large springer spaniel 32kg age 14.
I can see your spaniel is 32kg. If he is too heavy for you to hold up and put into the quad wheelchair from above, then it would be best you put the wheelchair together but don't put the leg rings in. Instead pull the wheelchair up, put your spaniel in and then put the leg rings and harness on second. You would slip the harness up his legs and fasten, rather than put them on the wheelchair from the beginning. If you need more help, get in touch with us and we can help
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I'm looking for a four wheel support as my rescue dog has a front leg amputation. She copes well in the house and garden but cannot go on walks. So this will be for her to get out around the village.
Yes a four wheel quad wheelchair works best on hard flooring such as tarmac and concrete (anything hard and flat), so if you hope to take your resuce dog around the town, the flooring will work very well. You might want to get some good dog boots for extra grip to make them feel confident around corners, we recommend looking at WagWear rubber dog boots.
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Would a quad be a good option for my front amputee dog?
Yes, a quad wheelchair will take the strain off the remaining front limb, allowing your dog to exercise for longer and reduce the chance of further damage. Use an Amputee Cover to fill the hole where the amputation would be.
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What terrain is best for a quad wheelchair?
Flat surfaces such as tarmac or concrete are best for the quad wheelchair. We highly recommend these types of surfaces. If your dog doesn’t have much power left, they will struggle to push the quad on footpaths or grass.
