Please note that use of a cart will NEVER prevent a pet from coming back to walking on its own again if it is going to do so. On the contrary, use of a K-9 Cart will speed up the recovery process while making Nursing Care easier, helping prevent bladder infections and Decubital (pressure) sores that occur when a pet drags itself around on the floor. In our Product section we offer a Protect-A-Pet which will help reduce the possibility of this occurring.
A cart is not necessary after surgery when a pet continues to make steady uphill progress to return to full function. However, if it plateaus off at a certain stage, then use of a cart will give it that extra push to enable it to return to independent walking.
No Surgery - If surgery is not indicated or possible, then once a pet has recovered from the initial shock of a ruptured disc, use of a K-9 Cart is recommended. This will provide mobility, improve quality of life and help you with the Nursing Care needed to keep your pet in good physical condition. Many pets do return to walking on their own with conservative care and it is extremely important to keep the spine and limbs in alignment, while preventing bladder infections and pressure sores.
