{"product_id":"rear-support-wheelchair-small-dogs","title":"Rear-Support Dog Wheelchair for Small Dogs \u0026 Cats — XXS to S","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the back legs stop working, wheels can give them their walk back.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rear-support cart carries the hind end so your dog can push along with their front legs, sniff the yard, and be part of the day again instead of waiting to be carried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum alloy frame\u003c\/strong\u003e that stays light enough for a small dog to pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwich mesh support\u003c\/strong\u003e against the body instead of bare webbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-bearing quiet wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e so the noise doesn't spook a nervous dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelly strap\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep them centered and secure while they move\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree sizes (XXS, XS, S)\u003c\/strong\u003e with adjustment for a closer fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks for cats too\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just small dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall dogs and cats whose back legs no longer hold them up: degenerative myelopathy, IVDD, advanced hip disease, or paralysis. \u003cstrong\u003eTheir front legs must still be strong\u003c\/strong\u003e, because the front end does the walking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot right if\u003c\/strong\u003e the front legs are also weak, or if the weakness came on suddenly. Sudden loss of use needs a vet, not a cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it helps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost owners reach this point exhausted, holding up a sling on every trip outside. A cart takes that weight off both of you. Your dog gets to move on their own again, and you get to stop scheduling your day around lifting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMeasuring and first use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure floor to the top of the hips, chest to base of tail, and across the hips, then send us the numbers before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with a few minutes at a time on flat, quiet ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse treats, keep sessions short, and expect a few days of getting used to it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for rubbing at the straps after each session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake it off for resting, and don't leave your dog unattended in it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions owners ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know which size?\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't guess. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fit-check\"\u003eSend us your measurements\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll tell you which size fits, or tell you honestly if none of the three do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my dog actually use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Many take a few sessions to trust it. Dogs who still want to move usually take to it faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a treatment?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It's a mobility aid. Your vet should be guiding treatment of the underlying condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually about 8 days, and shipping is free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGive them their independence back\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd it to your cart, ships free in the US. Measure first and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fit-check\"\u003esend us the numbers\u003c\/a\u003e — a real person replies within 1 business day, and if we confirm the size and it doesn't fit, we cover the return label.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Still Wagging","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ XXS","offer_id":42703093923886,"sku":"1775421371768799233","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XS","offer_id":42703093956654,"sku":"1775421371768799235","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ S","offer_id":42703093989422,"sku":"1775421371768799237","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/2544\/5166\/files\/4c7170c1418e885f3b3d4ff63647.jpg?v=1789175161","url":"https:\/\/stillwaggingco.com\/products\/rear-support-wheelchair-small-dogs","provider":"Still Wagging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}