How will the Rear Support Dog Wheelchair benefit my pet?
Pets in need of our rear support dog wheelchairs have trouble using their rear legs but have strong front legs. The Rear Support Dog Wheelchair is excellent for post-surgical rehabilitation, older arthritic dogs or any pets experiencing rear limb weakness. This wheelchair is also an excellent alternative for dogs when surgery is not an option.
Our rear support wheelchairs are designed to reduce some or all of the weight bearing on a dog’s hind legs. Your dog’s back legs can be left down if they’re still mobile with adjustable weight bearing or held up in the rear slings if totally immobile. Let slings come standard with all of our rear support wheelchairs.
Our wheelchairs or carts have been shown to slow the progression of virtually all spinal diseases. As soon as pets start to show signs of knuckling over on the rear paws or rear limb weakness, it is time to evaluate for our rear support cart which will still allow them full mobility in the rear end, but take most of the weight bearing off of the rear joints and spine which greatly reduces the overall stress on the body. Front support can be added at any time down the road if needed.
Our carts were originally designed for rehabilitation in post surgical care for pets with back, knee, and hip surgery as well as older pets and long term mobility solutions. The height of the cart is set so the rear paws are flat on the ground with the rear legs at full extension. This allows full use of the rear legs while in the cart with minimal weight bearing. The height of the cart can be adjusted gradually as well to add more weight bearing as recovery takes place.
Our carts are the lightest weight on the market and perfectly balanced, so there is no added stress to the front legs or spine. The frame of the cart is designed to hold the back in alignment and prevent any further injury.
Recommended Conditions
Degenerative Myelopathy, Ruptured Disc, Spinal Trauma, IVDD, Hip Dysplasia, Arthritis, Old Age, Rear Amputees, Post Surgical Rehab for Disc, Knee, and Hip Surgery.
Warranty and Support
Every rear support wheelchair is custom made in the USA for each patient. We’ve perfected the design of our wheelchairs with the knowledge of an experienced staff. In fact, K9 Carts was founded by veterinarians in 1961.
We share that knowledge with our clients all the time. When we take on a new client, we know that we’re starting a relationship with them. A client’s relationship with K9 Carts doesn’t end when the wheelchair ships. We offer ongoing, unlimited support to our clients: You can ask us for help or advice for as long as your dog uses the wheelchair.
Debbie C. –
I just want to THANK YOU for giving our corgi, Emma, an extra year & a half of mobility. Emma suffered from degenerative myelopathy. She lived to age 14!
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Marcia (verified owner) –
10 Stars!! Just a hugggggge thank you for thinking of me when I lost Oscar my Pembroke Welsh Corgi last week. I had received the wheelchair only a couple of days before he passed away, and, he never had a chance to even try out his new transportation. Whoever you are, you are terrific caring animal lovers, and, it felt good when you have a loss of a precious pet. K9Carts is wonderful and I give this company a 10-star review for your product and just for being you!
Thanks again,
Marcia
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Mark –
We are thrilled with your product. It is the first time that Samson (15+ yrs. old) can walk around freely without falling and dragging himself.
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K9 Carts (verified owner) –
Thank you Mark. We are thrilled as well to see Samson up and running around again!
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Kelly –
She’s taking to the cart REALLY well — exceeding expectations.
She seems quite happy to drag her legs but isn’t using them at all. She’s walking quite comfortably, has maneuvered the cart up onto the grass, and has relieved herself as well. Tomorrow we will try the leg slings. We are thrilled with her progress and wondering why we didn’t do this a month ago!!
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Dave –
I just wanted to email you to thank you for your amazing product. Your wheel chair was amazing in giving my dog Sherman an additional 3 months of mobility and life that he wouldn’t have had otherwise. The mobility your chair provided him which allowed him to go on walks which was the happiest part of his day.
Keep on the great work of helping man’s best friend.
Thank you,
Dave
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Helen O’Neill (verified owner) –
I would just like to write to you to thank you from the bottom of my heart, the cart is absolutely everything Atila wanted and needed, it is extremely well made, and sturdy, the minute we popped her in it , she took off, her old cart was quite obviously now, all wrong, this cart is so well balanced that there is absolutely no weight on her shoulders, she now has a new lease of life, and we are beyond happy to have our old Atila back, shes wanting to go walking again and quickly may I add, to a point that sometimes I have to run after her, thank you , and for your speedy service, I really appreciate that!
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Susie (verified owner) –
Boomer is in his new cart. He slipped a disk a few weeks ago and doesn’t look like he will walk again. This gave him his life back. Easy to assemble.
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Kacie (verified owner) –
I’ve been meaning to write for a week – BUT WE’RE HAVING TOO MUCH FUN IN OUR WHEELIE!!!!!!!
I have a brand new boxer. That’s all there is to it. It’s changed his quality of life from acceptable to exceptional. He even managed to jog in it on Day THREE, and watching his ears flop as he did about brought me to tears. He bushwhacks in it, too. He’s simply amazing.
I’ll send pics, video and a detailed report this weekend!
THANK YOU. I need a license plate for him because he’s HELLON wheels – where do I get those?!! lol
Kacie B
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Vickie (verified owner) –
I just want to let you know the cart is perfect. The instruction were good and also appreciate the discussion of concerns. Have recommended your company to my vet. Thanks.
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Sandy (verified owner) –
My mother, Sandy, purchased a rear-support wheelchair as a Christmas gift for my elderly porgi (1/2 pug + 1/2 corgi). This is hands-down the best gift ever!! It took a very short time to get the wheelchair set up for him and for him to get used to it. I cannot believe the difference it has made! He is literally running down the sidewalks now like a puppy and it even helps him while he’s eating so he is more stable and less likely to choke. I have noticed that since taking our daily walk/run with the wheelchair, he has had a marked decrease in “accidents” in the house. Your product has given my most loved and special friend a new lease on life and I am so grateful! THANK YOU!!!
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Cassandra Beck (verified owner) –
This product is an absolute life saver. I have never been so appreciative of something. My dog was immobile and our situation was very bleak. The first time I put him in his wheels it was amazing. He was so happy he could walk with our other dogs and just be himself again. I couldn’t recommend this product more. Seeing my dog acting like his old self and getting to enjoy life means the world to me. I don’t know where we would be if we hadn’t tried K9 Carts. From going on walks to just hanging in the house his wheels work great. Watching him get to walk after months was a tear jerker.m, nothing worse then bending down walking your dog through the yard just so he could go to the bathroom. Thank you for changing my dogs life and making mine easier. If your dog is having issues don’t hesitate to buy them a cart. Also if it helps acupuncture has really been beneficial, both together have got him walking again on his own when we never thought he would walk again. He’s still wobbly but it’s allowed him to gain muscle back in his legs. If your dog is struggling worry no more because K9 Carts will save you and your dog!
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Mary W. –
K9 Carts thank you! Sage Marie has a new zest for life now that she is mobile again. She barks again, wants to eat and play and best of all she can hunt mice with her best cat buddy!
Thank you again for your amazing help.
Mary W.
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Yvonne Heald –
Liked the product very much.
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Bryan B (verified owner) –
I am very happy to inform you that Sassy is doing so much better since getting her cart. She is getting around quite well, and has even seen some improvement in her rear legs. I can’t thank you enough for the quick service. I know we would have lost her had we not purchased the cart, her little spirit was almost gone not being able to get around.
Bryan B
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Katey (verified owner) –
Thanks so much, Zoe is so happy in her cart, finally mobile again after nearly 2 months.
Thanks Katey
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Dr. James Bittle DVM –
I want to tell you how satisfied I am with the k9 cart that I purchased for my pug, Sparky . The cart was easy to assemble , easy to place my dog in and he has adapted it very quickly. Your service was excellent and I recommend the k 9 cart to others who have a dog with hind leg paresis.
Sincerely, James Bittle DVM
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Stephanie –
Hi!
Z’s cart is so great and really given him a new lease on life!
Thank you!
Stephanie
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Bill –
Thank you Amanda, we received Murphy’s cart this morning, thank you so much for your help in ordering and getting the package here the next day. Murphy is our daughter’s emotional support animal, you don’t know how much this means to her and to us, her parents.
You guys ROCK!!
Thanks,
Bill
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Leah –
Hi. My dog Q had a lot more mobility in the last 3 months of his life because of your awesome cart! Thank you so much! Here’s a photo!
Leah K, Brooklyn, NY
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helene catellier –
Très bon service pour le moment je vais prendre les mesures de ma yorshire terrier .Merci je vais acheter bientôt ! J attends votre cataloque par la poste .Quelle couleur comme choix .En quelle matériaux aluminium? ? C’est lourd?? Y a t il frais de douane???
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Bill –
Thanks so much. I have to say that I am most grateful for your (and your company’s) amazing customer support and interest. I don’t think I have ever encountered a more professional and involved business team. It is obvious that you have a concern for our pets and for pet owners. Thank you…
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Rebecca –
I received my pug’s K9 Cart on Friday. She took to it like a duck to water & I am over the moon.
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Becca –
Once Bridgette receives her cart, I will have two dogs using your products (Nicholas has a full support cart). I cannot say enough good things about your company. Your customer service is outstanding, and you provide such hope to all of the pet families out there who are in really stressful situations. Thank you for giving my babies their lives back.
Sincerely,
Becca
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Brent –
We’re thrilled with the cart–and so is Koda!
Brent
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Matilda L –
It took a couple of days for my dog to get used to his rear support wheelchair. After lots of encouragement, he is finally getting the hang of it, and he does appear to be a bit happier now.
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Mitchell –
Very affordable. Happy to know that it is a convertible cart, so if I need to I can order the parts to make it a full support cart.
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Tayla –
Very simple and easy to use dog wheelchair. When I had trouble putting the cart together, I called up the company and they were very helpful in assisting me over the phone and through email.
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Gabrielle –
Very easy to use and affordable
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Staci H –
I received the cart today. Thank you so much! We are very pleased with craftsmanship. Our little Harley will be zooming around in no time. Keep up the good work. Thanks again. – Staci H
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Caroline –
Great product! Barbara was very helpful in advising which K9 Cart my dog would need. I highly recommend this product!
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Jade –
Shipping was quick, assembly easy, and my dog loves it.
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Emily –
Jake was uncertain of the wheelchair at first, but after a couple of minutes he was off running!
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Diana and Stephen –
We purchased a K9 Cart from you some time ago and were very happy with the results as our dog is now moving about freely on her own. Without it, I feel her future was quite dim.
Thank You for all your help. Diana and Stephen
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Luke –
I was apprehensive of having to take all the measurements that are needed. However, when I received the wheelchair and put it together, my puppy fit into it perfectly. Now he is running around again, which he hasn’t be able to do for a couple weeks!
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Alicia –
My dog is very comfortable in his cart
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Dorothy –
My big Lab is so happy in his K9 Cart. He is able to run around and play with all his friends again. Unfortunately, we can’t use it inside, because it is too large and catches on furniture. Once he sees his cart he gets a look in his eye that says playtime!
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Alane –
Thank you. The cart is very good quality.
Alane
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Gavrielle –
Hi,
Casey has had her cart for about 18 months a few months after being diagnosed with DM. At first it was just what she needed for a little extra support on long walks. You can see in the picture her feet were down with socks and duct tape to prevent scraping. This enabled her full range of motion and some weight bearing and kept her in good shape for a long time. Now her back legs are up in the loops. From the very first she loved her cart. I credit having this cart with extending her life and happiness. It also meant I could continue long walks with her so was just as important to me.
It is easy to put her in. She’s pretty rough on her cart and several times I had to call you for parts You were so helpful, even sent parts with no charge and did it quickly.. Even though I bought a used cart it fit her perfectly
She still goes to the park in her cart, though for short walks as she tires easily.
Casey and I cannot thank you enough for the cart and your consistent and caring support.
Gavrielle
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Margaret –
Thank you very much. My Pepper did wonderful and I believe that the wheelchair helped get her mobility back. She is now walking on her own. Distemper took her back legs from her by paralysis and almost her front legs. It was at the point that I was going to let her cross over but wanted to try the wheel chair to get her up for a little therapy. It was my last attempt and wanted to make her happy by getting her upright even if it was just a short while. 2 wks later she was walking on her own and now she is acting like a puppy. Thank you again from Pepper and her momma.
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Sherri –
Hi… first I can’t tell you enough how grateful we are to have found your product. It’s as if our beloved dog has found a new lease on life. He is still trying to navigate tight turns but for the most part his transition to his new “legs” has been seamless. For that, we thank you.
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Kim –
We recently were visiting some friends at an agility match. Everyone was thrilled not only to see Bailey, but how well he adjusted to his new wheels. K9 Carts has certainly made him one happy and mobile 13 year old Cavalier. We are very grateful.
Kim & Bailey
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Colin –
Her back legs are paralyzed, so your cart has been a real blessing for her, with few exceptions she can pretty much do whatever her sister can.
She loves her daily walk and is known in our neighborhood as “wheels”
She has had the cart for 3 years now and thanks to it she is mobile and leads a very active and full life.
Thank you for what you do
Colin
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Deborah –
Onyx continues to do well in her K9 cart. Onyx was trained in Schutzhund and holds Schutzhund and Show titles.
Although she can no longer perform a full Schutzhund routine in protection, she can enjoy chasing her tug.
– Deborah
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Debbie B –
When he first put it on he ran to the neighbors excited. He never hesitates to put it on and checks out his old trees and poles in the neighborhood. Thanks for making this possible.
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Desiree, Jimmy, and Reggie –
Hi K9 Carts, we want to thank you for all that you have done for Reggie! He is getting very big very fast and is well on his way to being a happy young boy! The time we have had him, has truly been nothing short of spectacular. These special little guys have something big to teach us…. So thank you for all you have done for us and all that you do for others!
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Levi T. –
Made in the USA!
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Christine –
Just a quick note to say thank you for Bella’s new lease on life. I haven’t seen this smile in months. My strong , 55 lb Pittie girl was forced to slither around her world and now she can explore and chase birds and rabbits again. Best money I have ever spent! – Christine
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Ebony H. –
Had to make a couple of adjustments when I received it, but Barbara at K9 Carts was very helpful in assessing how well it fit him. My dog absolutely loves it.
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Sharon –
Our dog did use the cart and we were very happy to have it. We had absolutely no trouble at all putting it together, and then getting her in it and making a few small adjustments. – Sharon
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Fiona –
Hi there, I ordered a cart from you recently and I am so happy and grateful to you all for your amazing carts, service and speed!! Snuggles my King Charles hadn’t walked for two months and now he is like a new dog! He is so much happier , walking around the garden and strolling around the park . I would recommend your company to anyone. Thank you again from a happy family in west cork, Ireland
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Clara –
As a veterinarian, I believe this is a great product. I have assisted my clients in measuring and fitting the wheelchairs, and have had no problems. The product is well made, and simple to put together and use. I will continue to recommend this product to all of my clients who need mobility assistance.
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Kerri –
Our dog has been handicapped for many years. Before we bought this wheelchair for him, he would lay around depressed all the time, as his brothers could go out and play but he couldn’t. We bought this wheelchair though, and now he is the happiest I have ever seen him! His brothers are pretty happy too!
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Zachary –
What a neat invention! I never even though of a wheelchair for my dog as a viable option, but my vet recommended K9 Carts to me and I am very happy, as is my dog Harry.
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Samantha –
My Yorkie loves her wheelchair. It has changed her attitude and activity level for the better. She has become stronger all around, which means she no longer needs the extra supportive parts, and is using her cart as just a rear support wheelchair. Thank you, K9 Carts!
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Patrick –
We got this cart for my dog Jamie. He has been chasing his sister around all day. We used to have a different cart that was large, cumbersome, and difficult to use – this cart is simple, easy to use, and very lightweight. I am very happy with my purchase.
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May –
Words don’t even begin to describe how happy we are with this cart! Zeus is enjoying his nightly walks again! We are very happy and thankful for the great invention!
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Leigh –
This cart has helped get my dog up standing, so that he is not forced to lay around all day. It seems to have improved his attitude a lot – his tail actually wags!
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Eliza –
Such a good product. Easy to put together and easy to put my dog in and out quickly. I have a small dog, so she is able to easily use her cart inside the house too, which is an added bonus. I’m just disappointed I hadn’t found K9 Carts sooner.
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Diane A –
I love my dog’s K9 Cart. She is a very small dog, so I was able to get a beautiful pink cart for her – she looks adorable in it! She races around like a puppy again. When we heard of her diagnosis, with no hope of recovering, we were devastated. When we learned of K9 Carts, it was a miracle. We now have much more time with our little girl, and we are all grateful for that!
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Phillipe –
My dog loves her K9 Cart! It has made taking her out for walks so much easier. Whenever she sees the cart, she gets excited to go outside. She is so much happier now!
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Saul –
This was a great rehab device for after my dog had surgery. I don’t think Perry would have recovered as quickly without it!
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Josephine –
It took a couple days for my dog to get used to his wheelchair, but thanks to the great customer service, Max is very happy in his wheelchair now.
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Meghan –
This has been a big help to my dog. I am able to feed her when she is in the cart, which is nice because she was unable to hold herself up to eat before. Very happy with this wheelchair.
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