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Dog Wheelchairs, Products, Services and Support for Aging, Disabled and Injured Pets

Budget matters — especially right now — but cheap doesn’t always mean good value.I know times are tough, and many famili...
29/12/2025

Budget matters — especially right now — but cheap doesn’t always mean good value.

I know times are tough, and many families are doing their absolute best for their pets while juggling rising costs 🤍 That’s exactly why it’s important to talk honestly about pet wheelchairs.

Cheaper options can look appealing, but some cost less upfront and:
• Don’t fit correctly
• Can’t adapt as your pet’s needs change
• Break or wear out quickly

A well-designed wheelchair should support your pet’s body, protect their spine, and adapt over time — not create new problems.

I’ve shared my experience and what to look for in my latest blog:
👉 https://www.handicappedpets.com.au/why-cheaper-isnt-always-best-when-it-comes-to-pet-wheelchairs/

🐶💛 Mobility-challenged pets deserve extra love and support, and it doesn’t always take fancy equipment.Gentle massage, s...
08/12/2025

🐶💛 Mobility-challenged pets deserve extra love and support, and it doesn’t always take fancy equipment.

Gentle massage, stretches, sunbathing, raised bowls, brain games—and yes, even prams or garden carts—can make everyday life so much easier and more enjoyable for our pets.

I’ve put together all my tips and ideas in a new blog post to help your furry family members live their happiest, most enriched lives. 🌞

Read the full guide here: https://www.handicappedpets.com.au/taking-that-extra-step-in-caring-for-a-mobility-challenged-pet/

06/12/2025

I’m now offering specialised boarding for pets requiring additional care, including medication management and mobility support.
As part of their enrichment, I use mobility-friendly outings like today’s Pet Pram walk — and this lovely girl showed great engagement, lifting herself up to better view her surroundings.
While not all pets are wheelchair candidates, enabling them to safely explore their environment is still essential to their wellbeing.

🐾 Did you know?HandicappedPets Australia also provides back braces for dogs living with back issues — including IVDD.I r...
24/11/2025

🐾 Did you know?
HandicappedPets Australia also provides back braces for dogs living with back issues — including IVDD.

I recently shared an excellent educational webinar from SASH - Small Animal Specialist Hospital , created especially for Dachshund owners, covering ways to help reduce the risk of IVDD. While prevention through strengthening and smart management is always ideal, sometimes even the best efforts can’t stop an injury from happening.

That’s where we step in.
At HandicappedPets Australia, we proudly partner with WiggleLess to offer high-quality Back Brace support for dogs who need a little extra help.

✨ WiggleLess Back Braces come in:
• 8 sizes – from 8" to 21" (20–54 cm)
• 5 colours – Blue, Pink, Olive, Charcoal, and Red

If you think your pup could benefit from extra spinal support, contact us today for more information. We’re here to help your pet feel safe, supported, and happy again. ❤️🐶

this little gorgeous fellow is Archie - a recent recipient pictured at his first wear

03/11/2025

🏡💚 House call for the handsome Arnie!

Just 11 weeks post-surgery, Arnie was fitted with his Walkin’ Pets spiffy Seafoam Green wheelchair, complete with Walkin’ Pets Vest and Belly Support.

His sister wasn’t too sure about his new set of wheels 😅 — but Arnie was ready to roll! He waited patiently in the hallway, looking up at his lead as if to say, “Okay, walk time now?” 🐾💚

31/10/2025

🚗💨 After a long chauffeur-driven journey, Ralph Lauren popped in last week to join the latest fashion movement!

He’s now rocking his very own set of go-fast wheels paired with the sleek Front Warrior Harness 💪🐾

A little rest was needed after the big trip, but once home and recharged, Ralph was back to full speed — zooming around with pure joy and abandon alongside his sibling! ❤️✨

Thank you to Animal Behaviour Matters for this sharehelping pets with mobility issues maintain mobility and cognitive fu...
21/10/2025

Thank you to Animal Behaviour Matters for this share

helping pets with mobility issues maintain mobility and cognitive function by stimulating their brain and movement is important.

Novel scents is a great way to keep their bodies and their brains active

21/10/2025

I love seniors and I want to help them maintain their mobility

these guys are cute

🐾 Is your dog living with IVDD? 🐾A diagnosis of Intervertebral Disc Disease can be overwhelming, but a wheelchair is jus...
20/10/2025

🐾 Is your dog living with IVDD? 🐾

A diagnosis of Intervertebral Disc Disease can be overwhelming, but a wheelchair is just one tool in helping your dog stay mobile and comfortable. Rehabilitation, supportive braces like WiggleLess, hydrotherapy, and new options such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can all play an important role in recovery and long-term wellbeing.

Every dog’s journey is unique — and with the right guidance, they can move, heal, and enjoy life again.

📖 Read more about building a multimodal approach to IVDD care here: https://www.handicappedpets.com.au/dogs-with-ivdd-more-than-just-a-wheelchair/

🌟 A Final Special Thank You 🌟As we get ready for The Vet Expo, I want to give a heartfelt thank you to Vetanswers.From t...
01/09/2025

🌟 A Final Special Thank You 🌟

As we get ready for The Vet Expo, I want to give a heartfelt thank you to Vetanswers.

From the very beginning, Vetanswers has been a constant source of guidance and support as I’ve built HandicappedPets Australia. Their online community is dedicated to those working in the veterinary industry, and they’ve recently launched VetMe – a dedicated job board for the Australasian veterinary industry, designed to make recruitment simpler, fairer, and more affordable.

VetAnswers will be right next door to me at Booth K07 (I’ll be at K04) and they always have a fantastic raffle running – so be sure to stop by both stands!

📍 The Vet Expo – Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre
🗓️ Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th September
🎟️ Register for free: https://secure.terrapinn.com/V5/step2.aspx?Q=4699138GLZX&TMID=5268792

Thank you, Vetanswers , for everything you do to support our industry 🐾💙

, Vetanswers

✨ A Very Special Thank You ✨While I’ve been sharing my gratitude for our Vet Expo sponsors, I also want to take a moment...
31/08/2025

✨ A Very Special Thank You ✨

While I’ve been sharing my gratitude for our Vet Expo sponsors, I also want to take a moment to shine a light on someone who works quietly behind the scenes but plays a huge role in keeping HandicappedPets Australia running smoothly.

A heartfelt thank you to Black Cat Hosting – my wonderful website developer. They work tirelessly to keep the site updated, answer my endless queries, and jump in to fix any glitches that pop up along the way. Their support means I can focus on helping pets and their families, knowing my online home is in safe hands.

Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed – thank you so much, Black Cat Hosting 🐾💻

, Black Cat Hosting

💚 A Special Shout-Out 💚Alongside our wonderful Vet Expo sponsors, I’d also like to recognise Melbourne Animal Physiother...
31/08/2025

💚 A Special Shout-Out 💚

Alongside our wonderful Vet Expo sponsors, I’d also like to recognise Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy

They have been strong supporters of HandicappedPets Australia for many years, and for this Expo they have generously offered to loan me equipment to help make things a little easier.

Your ongoing support and generosity mean the world – thank you, Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy, for always being in our corner 🐾💪

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In 2006 my beautiful first Rottweiler, Cole, inspired Pets Need A Life Too, our sister site devoted to behaviour enrichment

He was also the inspiration behind my interest in mobility aids when he succumbed to Degenerative myelopathy in 2012 and needed a wheelchair to help him go on his walks.

After extensive research I found HandicappedPets in the USA and their Walkin Wheels Wheelchairs. They were simply perfect for our needs. I became a dealer for their products and have gradually increased the range available as they increased their range. The enjoyment I recieved from helping pets beceom mobile again knows no bounds

The opportunity presented for me to develop the mobility side further when, after 25 years with the one employer as a Veterinary Nurse, I became redundant following his retirement.