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Originally Posted by Ybba  7. This is the tricky intervention. I bought a dog wheelchair (K 9 carts) which helps him move about better but the neurologist warned..."Once he becomes dependent upon the cart, he will NEVER walk again." So I am very cautious using the cart.
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There is another line of thinking when it comes to dogs using wheelchairs, which is that a wheelchair can be very useful in rehabilitation bc it helps keep the dog in a more natural position and can thereby help to stimulate the nerves through cell memory.
I have seen a number of dogs with spinal injuries that were given grave prognoses recover completely through the diligent use of wheelchairs by their owners. You may want to seek out a neuro with a bit more of a positive attitude... I know no one wants to give false hope, but nothing should limit the resources available to owners for rehabilitation of these pups, nor should their attempts to rehab and help their pups be thwarted by outdated thinking....
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