Disabled Pets have either temporarily or permanently lost the use of some or all of their legs due to illness, injury or age. Several companies, such as Eddie's Wheels and K-9 Carts, specialize in making wheelchair-like devices for pets that allow them to stay mobile despite their disabilities. These wheeled carts can be a welcome alternative to pet owners who would rather not put their pet to sleep if they suffer from an incurable disease such as degenerative myelopathy, which paralyzes dogs' legs.
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Eddie's Wheels located in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
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Wheelchair price
$295 to $1200
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Some services will accept donated wheelchairs from pets who have passed
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Full-quad carts available for severely disabled pets
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Wheelchairs are also available for other animals, such as cats
