Degenerative Myelopathy

A large percentage of our business involves building carts for dogs with degenerative myelopathy.  A progressive neurological disease for which there is no known cure, carts serve to preserve mobility by keeping dogs active for as long as possible. We have worked closely with on-line DM support groups, and have designed a cart that serves the progressive needs of these dogs as their condition deteriorates.

Some dogs with DM experience weakness in their front legs and have difficulty with a standard cart  at which point the cart can be upgraded to a counterbalanced cart.

Counterbalanced carts use the weight of the dog's rear to offset up to 50% of the weight normally borne on the front legs. Equipped with a support strap the goes behind the front legs and with wheels positioned more toward the center of the dog's body, these carts have been used successfully in various therapeutic applications, such as arthritis in the shoulders coupled with weak rear legs, and four leg weakness associated with FCE's or wobblers.