La disability in our pets it is different from the disability of human beings.
We, human beings, are given to attribute sensations and feelings to our little animals that are unique to us. For example, regret or grief. If we see someone who has probably lost one of their limbs, we can immediately feel sorry for that person, we would think about their physical and mental suffering for the loss. We do the same with animals, if we see a kitten on the street that has lost its hind legs we would think “poor kitten”. Moreover, on many occasions, some owners prefer to "put their pets to sleep" to avoid the suffering of having one of their legs amputated.
Although animals may take time to get used to a prosthesis or a wheelchair, they will enjoy it as if it were something normal. It is the owner who has to get rid of prejudices and feelings of regret and suffering, because his pet would not be suffering.
Today the technology has had great improvements and can be found Walkers or special wheelchairs for cats. These devices, in addition to improving their quality of life, allow them to feel liberated and independent, since they can continue their life in a normal and ordinary way.
Each walker is custom built, always following the needs of the disabled cat. The materials used are light such as aluminum, plus padding is used for your pet's comfort.
If you have a little animal that has suffered an accident and you should have a little leg amputated, do not opt for sacrifice, give your pet back the opportunity to live, a wheelchair can be the solution to keep it by your side for many more years.
I have a kitten (well, it's not so kitten anymore, it's an adolescent) that was born with a deformed front leg (the left one is longer than the right, but it's not functional) and it moves but bends it. After attempts to correct the bend in the paw, I have not obtained any positive results, just like the veterinarians, they take out plates and put plasters on it, but it is a joint deformity that could not be corrected, the current problem lies in the fact that the paw She is clearly atrophied despite the massages and exercises. I was wondering if these seats exist but for the front leg?
I don't know what to do. About a month ago I found my kitten on the street, I don't know what they did to her, if they hit her or ran over her, she was stretched out and I noticed something was wrong with her, I took her to the vet and they checked her out and They sent me to the animal hospital where they X-rayed it and looked at it well. The fact is that it has a deviated vertebra (between the shoulder blades) but the vet was surprised saying that with such a blow it would have sensitivity in its hind legs, he said that he could do an echo (€300) without knowing what would happen if he operated on it (about €3000)
Unfortunately, I am unemployed and I cannot consider this step. At the moment, the visit plus gasoline and an anti-inflammatory (about €200) gave me little hope, but before the injection I took it home, I did what he recommended, in a couple of days the kitten felt cared for and had an impressive desire to live, I had her with absolute rest for 20 days and with the anti-inflammatory now she is moving her back legs although she continues to drag, I don't know what to do, her tail is dead and Every day I give her rehabilitation. Although I love her very much, it's very tiring, she can't go to the toilet either, what can I do? she needs something for blood circulation, right?
Hi Johanna.
I don't know if they sell in Colombia, I'm sorry. (We are in Spain).
You can ask the vet, or in an animal association in your area.
Much encouragement.
How to make a wheelchair for dogs or cats:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4txTwafKlKc
Thanks a lot for sharing the link, Gus. It sure works for someone 🙂