He doesnt need a harness for control, he behaves well enough.
2006-12-03 07:28:19 · 12 answers · asked by ames 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There's a great website - wwww.handicappedpets.com - my husband and I are vet professionals working in an alternative medicine and rehabilitative practice, so we get a lot of older dogs who've some trouble getting around. If he's tripping in the front end, they've got some great, wide, padded harnesses that can be held by a handle to give him some extra support. If it's the rear end that's having difficulty, there's a product called a Bottom's Up Leash (I know, stupid name, but it works very well). There are two loops that fit around the back legs, and the leash is held up to take some weight off the back end.
I hope these help you - we've had a lot of clients report great success with the products off that website, and the Bottom's Up Leash. Also, good for you taking your old guy out for walks - that's so great of you, and I'm sure even though he doesn't get around like he used to, he loves it a lot. what a great owner you are.
2006-12-03 07:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by sjlawson12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try typing in dog harness in yahoo search.Looked theres loads
the one that caught my eye is dogtrainers.com
2006-12-06 04:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glucosemine Condroition, at the health food store for dogs, or in some pet shops.
2006-12-03 07:55:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My oldest dog too drags her hind legs and sometimes trips. I got her some boots from www.dogbootsactive.com you could contact them and explain what your dog is doing and they will advise. My dog is not too impressed about wearing them but they are protecting her paws sot hey are doing their job. Or the other site you could try is www.k9carts.com
2006-12-03 17:25:46 · answer #4 · answered by rappa29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you can get them at pet stores or if there is an ace around you can get them there my dog as a harness.
2006-12-03 07:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by kelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with either a pet store or a vet. One of them should be able to refer you to supplier.
2006-12-03 07:31:07 · answer #6 · answered by theophilus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try adding cod liver oil to his diet
2006-12-03 22:11:49 · answer #7 · answered by echo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this website:
drsfostersmith.com
They have a lot of aid for aging and injured animals.
2006-12-03 07:39:55 · answer #8 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask at your local vets, they may be able to refer you to someone who can sell you something to help your dog walk. if not, try looking on the internet. they are findable....i saw one on tv!
2006-12-03 10:53:07 · answer #9 · answered by fifs_c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He shouldn't be taken far if he can't walk well enough.
2006-12-03 07:35:51 · answer #10 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋