How To Make a Doggie Wheelchair for $25
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- Опубликовано: 14 янв 2015
- Doggie wheelchairs cost around $200. You can make your own for $25 or less. I don't have a need for one, but I have had several requests for this project, and had most of the parts laying around the shop.
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This is incredible. What a great gift to people who want to help out their struggling pets!
oh my gosh... thank you so much I'm Hannah, I have a 11 year old dog who has bad hips. my mother said we would put him down when his legs fully give out. I didn't want to lose my best friend whose been with me almost my whole life. thank you so much for making this blessing video so my dog cold go on and live life to the fullest :)
Very nicely done. You are very articulate and explain everything in very simple terms without patronizing anyone. I have a 15 yo boy, Mulligan, who has just gone lame in his rear legs. I'm going to try yours! Looks like the best value for your money among all of the videos out there. And you're a fantastic presenter to boot! Mulligan and I both thank you! 😘🐾❤🙏❤🐾😇
This is great to know how to make one instead of having to pay the high prices people are selling them for!
Thanks!
You're AWESOME! Thank you so very much for posting this video. Our boy had a ruptured disc and cannot walk (yet). This is a god-send since we had to write a $7k check just for the surgery! Thanks Again!!!!
Mary Scott Gilbert how is your dog doing? My dog has the same diagnosis
How is your dog doing?
Thank you so much! I cannot afford the disgustingly high prices for dog wheelchairs but I can finally help my sweet hound whose back legs are giving her pain
AWESOME!!!! I have a foster who is crippled in the front .This will really help me figure out how to get him more mobile.He has a crippled right front paw and one we are attempting to heal a fracture. He is so sad watching the others run around and in house play. THANKS A MILLION!!!
Well made video and easy to follow instructions. Thank you for sharing. Well needed for our senior dog. Have a great holiday.
I want to say thank you for coming up with such a brilliant idea because they are very expensive we did have one unfortunately a car did a hit and run and the thing that saved his life was The wheelchair that he had that is completely totaled we can't afford another one so when I found this video I'm in tears so grateful to be able to make one so he can walk again thank you
Made one tonight! Thank you for sharing. It'll take time for our fur baby to adjust. It's a good option with pain management. She has a torn ccl on one leg & a bad hip on the other. Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much! Powder (6 yr old Chihauhau) suffered a stroke and drags her hind legs. Just came from Home Depot. Will make this tomorrow. Very grateful....thanks again!
lowes sells wide velcro straps for pipe or lead cord bundling!
Thank you so much for sharing! Our very large Black Lab just had surgery today for cruciate and meniscus tears of both hind legs. He's going to have a hard time getting around for a while, we are building this tomorrow. Thank you again!
+Pauli Pauli - for that big boy, you better use 1 inch or inch and a half PVC pipe for strength, and scale everything up for size
Yes indeed. At least that's the plan. He's 101 lbs, so we don't want to take a chance with something that may break.
@@huladiva25 Excuse me, did you build it? Because i want to build one for a large rescue dog and i don't know if PVC pipe will hold up to the dog's weight.
@@matsem4200 hi Mat, we never did. Things got so crazy after my dog's surgery we just used towels and a padded strap to support him until he regained his strength to walk on his own...took about 3 weeks before he could move by himself but he's such a fighter! 😢Coincidentally we were just talking about this video because he's older now and starting to have a hard time walking again. As recommended by the OP, we will use 1 inch pipe when we build it. I hope that you can get this done for your dog and that it helps. Please don't hesitate to reply back as I'm curious as to how it turns out. 🙏🏼🤞🏼
Oh I forgot to mention, we did buy a garden wagon at Harbor Freight Tools for $50 and some 2 inch foam padding from Walmart to make him a wagon with a padded cushion. HE LOVES IT. We take it when we go for walks so when he gets tired he hops on the wagon and we carry him back.
Thank you for the video! You are an awesome instructor. Very easy to understand and follow. 💙🐰💙
You have made my whole heart ❤️, this is beyond amazing
Thank you, my german shepherd is 16 years old and her back end isnt working so well this will help her get around. Thank you again
omg thank you! I've been browsing doggy wheelchairs but they all look so heavy and expensive! My 3.8 pound doggo could never pull any of those! This might be the perfect solution for me
Thank you this was a help. My bulli pit has really bad hip dysplasia and he is going to need one of these soon
God bless you for sharing this information for people to be able to help their dogs!
My cat is getting old and his back legs don't work like they used to. I can't believe a chair that would fit him would cost $100! Thank you for making this video!
I really like this. Easy directions and simple to follow. Is there a video of how to put the dog on the wheel chair and of him using it? I get the idea, would just like to see it being used.
+Dolcemia Sanielle - I am sorry. I made this video, because several people asked me for one. I don't have a dog that actually needs it.
Excited to see thi,s you make it seem very straightforward, I just have to convert parts to the metric measurements we use here.
I would say that you don't know the hope that you have given by providing this video , God Bless and thank you so much , Thank You Thank you Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
My dogs legs haven't been doing well, and I don't want to let her go. Thank you for the video tips.
This is amazing. My pitbull is losing mobility in his back legs. I think it's time for some sweet wheels ❤ Thank you for this 🙂
The pvc axle was a solid idea!
Thanks, wiener dog just became paralyzed back two legs. Making this cart this weekend
This is great. Thank you so much for the inspiration!
They are charching like 600$ for something like that, this is one of the beat diy on the whole interwebz. 👍
Best*
Thank you soooooooo much. I just made one for a little dog..Gid Bless you fir sharing. And it was all made in America.
Finally something simple. I have a hedgehog that is becoming paralyzed with WLS and I couldn't find a design simple enough to do by myself. Obviously I will have to scale it down for a rodent but this will work :D
+Elisabeth Wawersik - If the pipes are too bulky, you might be able to glue some popsicle sticks together in the same shape. Get a set of wheels and metal axle from a cheap toy car. Good luck.
The pipes will definitely be too bulk/heavy for him. I hadn't thought of popsicle sticks. Those would be PERFECT to hold him up!!! Thank you for the idea :D :D
this is great I'm going to make one for my one leg parrot. Her name is Peg maybe I can teach her to land on it between craps. hers not mine.
can you tell me how to get the measurement for my dog? Thanks
awesome video.. thank you.. simple clear & creative..
You are great at explaining. Ty
hi, how would I make this to fit a 2 to 4lb chihuahua? that also needs something to hold his neck up as well as support his back end?
thanks i seen a different version but this allows him to rest his back legs on the seat instead of having his hind legs propped out
I love you for sharing ♥️
I'm from India and its very difficult to even get a normal wheelchair for a dog so this is helpful
I will try this design out on my Labrador soon. He weighs about 50 kgs
So easy and practicall thank you!!!
Hi, my dog got better thanks for asking. It happens that ticks caused this condition, not a vet had ever to.d me that. Your video gave me hope to keep fighting and keep my dog alive. I have you on my * important stuff*
This seems awesome! I have an 11 yr old 85 lb make boxer. I see you say to use thicker pvc, but what about the length of the pieces (you used 5.5") what should I use for a boxer? Are there any videos of a dog using one of your chairs?
My dog is about 20 pounds. I would maybe move up to 1.5 inch PVC for an 85 pound dog. You will have to measure your dog to figure out exact sizes, but you might be looking at around 12 inch pipes for a 24 inch tall dog.
Thank you so much, I can actually understand this one 🙂
Our Shih tzu lost use of her two rear legs. Will she be able to go potty when she is on this?
Has anyone tried this on a larger dog? Will it still hold? I need to make one for a blue heeler
That looks pretty straightforward. Only question,what sort of collar or harness should i use? We have an old 11lb long hair Chihuahua.
+Jack Clarke - you don't need much. I would just connect a small length of rope or chain from each of the arms that stick forward, to a regular dog collar. The majority of the weight is on the back wheels. These front arms are mainly for steering.
That makes sense, I was concerned that I might hang the dog with just a collar. Thanks
Amei demais as atitudes de vcs pous sou fa de animais e tenho um cao deficiente assim como esse,adimiro muito esse carinho q vcs tem pelos os animsis.
I can’t find any videos of dogs using a wheelchair with a seat. Usually the legs are dangling in a harness. Is there a reason for this? Has anyone made this and had their dog use it successfully? I wonder if they would slip off the seat. Thank you for any feedback on this.
Is your dog still able to go to the bathroom with this? My corgi is starting to have trouble using her back legs
Thanks bro.
I am trying to find out how to make/or have one made a doggie chair for my 8.5 lb yorkie for his front legs. Seems everyone only has them for rear legs.
I have not done this, but I would try building the rolling platform and then gluing it to the bottom of a walking harness.
Since your dog doesn't need a wheelchair, have you seen a dog use this design? Do they have any trouble staying in it? Do they need a belt or harness of some kind to stay on the seat part? I've seen in most of the "real" wheelchairs they have stirrups for their legs that would seem to hold them in but your design looks a lot easier.
+B Bowen - I made this video because someone requested it. I did not get to test it. If you attach the front parts to the dog's collar, it should stay under his back legs as he walks with his front legs.
One other question. What size was the dog you made it for?
He is about 20 pounds
Good luck trying to make that
I need a wheelchair for a Boxer, is there any kind of PVC that could support his weight? I will probably have to use something more permanent and sturdy for the seat and top strap. and bigger wheels.
+fuhqtoo - Yes, just use 1-inch or 1.5 inch PVC. The construction would be exactly the same, just bigger. You could use lawn chair strapping for the seat. You cay buy it by the roll.
Do you recommend still 5.5" in pieces for a boxer, since the are taller & heavier?
Fuhqtoo.. did you ever made one?
For your first few trial mock ups, don’t glue anything in place and you can reuse fittings
But I used this video as an outline to make a sweet old boy a chair
'sticky out pieces' . :) my kind of instructions . thanks ! :)
Hey I have a doggy that her front legs are shorter than her back and cant hold her neck because of some damage that she was born with. We already have almost everything to make her little chair but I was wonder if you had any instructions on how to adjust this for frontal legs and support for her neck ?
I have not done this, but I would try building the rolling platform and then gluing it to the bottom of a walking harness.
Thank you so much really
I will need to increase the sizes but my 17 year old German Shepherd and I love you.
Can you show us how to make a doggie wheelchair for those dogs who are immobile with both rear and front legs?
+Laura S - I am sorry. I don't know how that could be done.
@@HowToLou
Remote control
good job, god bless.
That's wonderful but how do I make a front wheel cart for a pit bull dog who has had her front leg amputated? I would like one where she could sit in it. Any suggestions from anyone would be appreciated. Also, anyone knows where I can buy a front wheel cart for around $200 because the ones I've seen advertised go from $300 - $600.
I have not done this, but I would try building the rolling platform and then gluing it to the bottom of a walking harness.
Thanks, gonna convert it to a front paw chair tho
Thanks
How do you reverse this for front legs?
Barbara Kelley - I would guess you could just flip it around and put the wheels in the front. I have never seen a doggie wheelchair like that, so I am not sure it can work.
Hi there! Is there a way I can make a wheel chair for my dog for one side only? Her front right leg and back right is limp due to paralysis?
That is going to be tougher. I would suggest getting a used baby walker. Remove the tray, seat back, and seat hammock. Sew and install a new hammock with four leg holes. Hopefully your dog can learn to push around with two legs. You might want to look into using a doggie coat as a base for the hammock. Good luck.
Wow!!
Thank for video. But our one of the poor dog he has only back 2 leg. front legs are amputated, he is rescued. so back portion disable babies are good with this one....but if you have any good idea for front leg missing baby, I will be obliged to you.thank you
Please look at recent comments on this video. I posted an idea for a front wheel chair. Thanks.
awesome
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How would you make this according to your dog measurements…. I have a very big dog?
Measure your dog from collar to base of tail (not tip) and make your long pipes about half this length. A larger dog will need larger pipes. Maybe 1.5 inch pvc pipe for a large dog. The best is 3M 3939 Duct Tape. No stairs with this. You would need a ramp.
This is generalized right? I have a smaller size Boxer that needs help and I’m not sure if this will be big enough for her. Any suggestions please?
Just use bigger PVC pipe. And inch and a half is very strong
But the 5.5" length is still suffice for a boxer? Shouldn't the lengths be a little longer bc the size of the dog? I'm so confused, I'm sorry
your dog looks exactly like mine
+Mrs. Alva Mer cool! Ours is a bichon Shih Tzu mix
Glue height after you put you dog in, then glue
Does your dog use this to go to the bathroom? That's what I need it for, but wasn't sure a dog would pee sitting down..? We're actually in the middle of making the chair now & that question just hit me..
I designed and built this wheelchair at the request of one of my subscribers. My dog doesn’t actually need it. Instead of a duct tape seat, maybe you could use fiberglass window screen. Use thin wire or strong nylon thread to stitch it onto the frame. The dog could pee through it with minimal mess. Rinse occasionally to clean.
Could this be adapted to work for a cat?
tristen pascual - It could "physically" work for a cat with no adapting. The problem is that cats are mentally much different than dogs. They tend to freak out when they feel constrained. This is why you rarely see a cat on a leash. If your cat is really REALLY mellow, you MIGHT be able to make this work for them. It is really cheap to buy the parts and build it, so it might be worth a try, but just realize it is a "try" and it might not work. I hope it does. Good luck. -Lou
i have a small dog that this would be perfect for
What is the weight on your dog my dog is like yours dog and his back legs went out
My dog is around 25 pounds.
Thank you
Can something like this be made for a great dane?
Joa_Milena212 - Sure, just use 1.5 inch PVC piping, instead of the 0.5 inch that I used. You would also have to replace the duct tape with a stronger base. You could buy a small peice of canvas, wrap it around the tubes, and screw it to the pipes, from the underside.
Great! Thank you
How do I make one for a large American bulldog?
+Ninev Yacoub - use the same construction, but scale up to 1 inch PVC parts.
awesome, thanks so much, my dog's hind legs are paralyzed, and it breaks my heart to see her like that. Be well
Is your dog getting better?
I realize this video is 6 years old....hoping I can still get a question answered: Does this axle get in the way of the dog walking? Concerned that his back legs will hit the axle.
This wheelchair is for dogs that.can’t use their back legs. They sit in the chair
gonna try this for my beagle.... but I dont want a seat for her so this attempt should be interesting. lol
This is the only design I’ve seen with no straps attaching the dog to the wheelchair. I like the simplicity but does it stay in place with the dog? Doesn’t the dog begin to slip out of the frame or off the seat?
You have to attach that top strap to his collar so he can’t move forward without pulling the chair too.
@@HowToLou Thanks that makes sense. I particularly like the seat design for the hind end. It is quite different from all the other designs I have seen that use padded loops and straps to support the back legs. Your seat idea is so much simpler. Good job!
What are the wheels called?I am from india.
TYA
tarun kunula - Google "lawn mower wheels" and you will find them. Pretty much any small wheels will work.
What size dog would this be for?
My dog is about 20 pounds, but you can just use bigger pipes for a bigger dog.
GRACIAS!!!! QUE BIEN EXPLICADO. UNA GATITA CALLEJERA HA VENIDO PARALIZADA D EPATAS TRASERAS. NO ES OPERABLE. LE HARÉ UN CARRITO COMO EL DEL PERRITO. GRACIAS!!!
How big are the wheels used in this project?
+Anne Jacobsen - About 5 inches in diameter. They are the least expensive replacement lawn mower wheels you can buy at the hardware store.
+Anne Jacobsen Hello, If you served my comment, if the chair the squatters to inside your cas I recommend that the wheels are of maximum 2.5 inches,(type of skateboard) and down the chair,bolted on a 5 millimeters of triplay thick, in this way are not atorara in furniture legs, but if you use it for walks if they are good the wheels of the video, greetings
so sad isn't it.
Didn't catch who you did the wheels?????
Replacement lawnmower wheels. Steel rod axle
How much is a wheel chair for dogs is
+Jennifer Maclean - they average about $200 on Amazon
Where would I buy the wheels?
+April Dominguez - Any hardware store has wheels. Try the lawn mower accessories section.
Awesome I'm GNA make it for my aunt's dog who lost his legs thank u
April Dominique
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I have a 125 lb Rotti who has his back legs paralyzed. He’d need a much larger one.
I have a 85 lb boxer.. trying to figure out sizing for him
CAN YOU MAKE ONE LARGER NEED A REPLY PRONTO OR ELSE HAVE TO PUT MY DOG DOWN
+Johnathan Trader - Yes, just use larger diameter and longer pipes. Basically, just scale it up.
thank you
Lou, FYI, It is 'PVC' plastic parts and glue and not PCV. Just saying.