| Sunday, February 05, 2012 |
Freedom Wheels |
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Dogs can require wheelchairs for a variety of reasons, including hip dysplasia, injuries and old age. It can take time for a dog to get used to a wheelchair, but most adapt quickly and even learn to use the chair to their advantage.
With the help of a few volunteers, the Dwane Wilkins makes custom-fitted wheelchairs for handicapped animals and provides them at no cost. Pet owners are only asked to pay for shipping -- if they can afford it -- and send a photo of the dog using the wheelchair. |
| Measuring For A Wheelchair |
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- Measurement A - Height from top point of shoulder blade to floor
- Measurement B - Length from center of shoulder to front of thigh
- Measurement C - Length of thigh. See notes below.
- Measurement D - Height from pelvic floor (between the legs) to floor
- Measurement E - Measure shoulders, rib cage and rump. See notes below.
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Notes:
- All measurements must be taken with a rigid tape measure or yardstick, with the dog help in an upright standing position. A caliper is needed for measurements C & E. You can make your own caliper using these instructions.
- Measurements C & E are fixed widths. These measurements are not adjustable.
- For measurement C, please measurement both sides and give us the largest dimension.
- To get an accurate measurement for measurement E, use a caliper to measure your dog at the shoulders, rib cage and rump. Make sure the fur is compressed.
- Please double check your measurements. It is important to make sure the wheelchair fits your dog just right.
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