Dog Wheelchairs: Wheelchair-Bound Pets Making Friends

Written By admin on Friday 27 May 2011 | 01:08

By Kathryn Cervancia


That is not a typo. We did intend to say "wheeled-pets get-togethers;" by this, we mean an informal gathering of mobility-challenged pets and their families. So, why would a powwow such as this be beneficial to pets and their human caretakers?

Getting together with other pet lovers, particularly those whose pets have dealt with or are dealing with the same difficulties will be great for all. For people whose pets are still adjusting to their impairment, getting used to a dog wheelchair, or some other mobility aid, meeting others who have similar experiences can be heartening. Not only that, getting a chance to socialize at the same time they gather and exchange useful information can help alleviate any feeling of dread and of being overwhelmed.

To the dogs themselves, they too, can interact socially. Their owners won't be the only ones accomplishing some mingling. Pets who is new to dog wheelchairs will get an opportunity to see their own kind in the similar disability tool. This could lift their self-esteem in controlling their very own devices. Feelings of low self-esteem or despondence at the loss of the ability to move around under their own capability are common in pets affected with these troubles. Moving around among others in the very same situation can allow dogs as well as their caretakers address these and also the more obvious, the physical aspect.

Aside from meeting other pet owners and their wheelchair-bound dogs, a get together is a great place to learn about and exchange information about services and other need-to-know items regarding your special needs pets. Joining an event like this would be great especially for pet owners who have yet to equip their pets with dog wheelchairs. They can get a personal preview and see for themselves how pets move around in a dog wheelchair and even more important, they can ask other pet owners for feedback regarding the particular brands they went with; whether they decided to go for a do-it-yourself, custom made, or pre-made adjustable ones.

Living with a mobility-challenged dog is difficult. Look after both your dog and yourselves and loosen up with some other pet households. You as well as your pets have earned it.




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