How to Make A Dog Wheelchair

Last Updated March 20, 2018

Sometimes your beloved furry friends suffer from diseases or get hurt after unfortunate accidents.

In these cases, they are not able to walk properly. It is your duty as an owner and kind friend to relieve their suffering. That is when you need to make a dog wheelchair for your pet.

Dog wheelchair is a great invention and it helps your pet to live longer and happier, even after accidents. In this blog, we will provide you helpful tips on how to make a dog wheelchair.

Advantages of making a dog wheelchair on your own

You can make a dog wheelchair at home, without spending a lot of money, time and energy.Here some specific details you should know before making a dog wheelchair:

• Type of injury;
• Length of your dog’s legs;
• The weight of your dog;
• Body width;

The first thing you should consider when starting making the wheelchair is a size of your dog and type of injury or disease your furry friend has.

The biggest advantage of making a dog wheelchair on your own is the money you can save.

This aspect is essentially important if you are on a budget.

We all know that taking care of your pet, especially when a dog is sick and can’t walk, can be very expensive.

But money is not the only issue, you can also choose materials for the wheelchair on your own.

Size and weight of the wheelchair are more significant, because if the chair does not fit your dog perfectly it will rather hurt your pet, instead of making your pet’s life comfortable and happier.

Creating the design for dog’s wheelchair

Making a dog wheelchair can see really complicated for many people, especially if you don’t have any experience in engineering.

However, if you start making a plan you will soon find out that it is easier than it seemed. You should choose materials and their size first. Create a scratch, if you can use some digital drawing programs that can make your job a lot easier.

Measure your dog’s front and back legs and determine the weight of your pet.

If your furry friend is tiny, you should use lighter materials and try to make the wheelchair as simple as possible.

In this case chose polycarbonate plastic plate, because of it is not heavy.

If your dog is bigger than you can choose aluminum for a frame of the wheelchair.

The saddle can be the most complicated part of the wheelchair because it should be both comfortable and stable. The body of your dog should be fixed perfect, otherwise, it will cause a lot of pain and discomfort.

You can cover the wheelchair with soft material to avoid rash and painful scratches.

If you are not sure what tools and parts you need to make a dog wheelchair at home, this is the list of necessary materials:

• 4 PVC elbows;
• 2 PVC standard Ts;
• 2 walls (you can purchase 3 justin case one gets broken);
• 10-ft. of PVC pipe;
• 2 c-clips;
• Epoxy adhesive;
• 1 pool noodle;
• Ace bandages;
• 1 wheel axle;

You may also require these as well:

1. Sawing materials;
2. Drill;
3. A set of clamps;

Useful sources for making a dog wheelchair

If you want to receive more information on the building process and see some examples, we recommend you to check out this:

• YouTube channel called Handicapped Pets;

You should also sit with him a few minutes in a day. If you gently rub his feet and legs, he will become more comfortable. You should start clipping nails only when your dog in a comfortable stage. You can provide him treats as rewards for making him calm.

Other specific details

Another very important thing to remember is that, after making a dog wheelchair, you should pay special attention to your dog’s habits and health condition. Try to exercise him as much as he is allowed to, Try to play with our furry friend and create interesting games for him. These aspects can play a huge role in the rehabilitation of your pet.

To sum up we have mentioned all needed materials for building a dog wheelchair.

We have also spoken about some tips and tricks you should know before starting your project.

Remember, your final goal is to make your pet’s life comfortable, so pay attention to measurements. Visit YouTube and search for channels which provide step by step guide with detailed instruction on making a dog wheelchair.

All in all, when a dog is hurt or sick, he fully depends on you, as his owner and kind friend, to make his life happier and more comfortable.

After incidents or illnesses, your pet can be very vulnerable, that is the time he needs your special attention and treatment. Making a dog wheelchair may take you time and energy, but the effort is worth watching your furry friend being happy again.

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