Happy Wheels for Furkids - Singapore

01/10/2025

Recently, we had 2 geriatric poodles aged 16 and 19 years old.
Though senior and very determined to get up and walk but their legs are simply lacking in strength to be able to support and balance themselves.
Their caregivers have been going through back breaking task of bending down ( especially since poodles are short ) to hold and support them while they attempt to walk.
And the senior poodles do get cranky and whiny when unable to have their desired mobility and exercise.
Now, with the 4 wheel cart, peace is restored 😊, the senior poodles are happy with their mobility and walkabouts while caregivers ( and their backs ) can relax while walking them leisurely.
Happy dog, happy caregiver
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10/07/2025

A very common question we get is,

"So, when using the wheel cart do my dog get to use their legs?"

The answer is "YES", they do get to use and exercise their legs but depending on underlying medical and or physical conditions, can use either 2 or all 4 legs

This misconception that dogs don’t use all their legs while using a four-wheel (quad) dog wheelchair often stems from a few misunderstandings:

Confusion Between Rear ( Back ) Wheel and 4 wheel or Quad Carts.
Many people are more familiar with rear wheel carts, used for dogs with hind leg paralysis or weakness. These support the back legs so the dog primarily uses the front legs to walk and sometimes the back legs depending on its conditions.

But a quad cart (4-wheel cart) is for dogs that have weakness or instability in all four limbs due to old age, neurological disease, post surgery or injury. In a quad cart, dogs often still use their legs (even if weakly) while being supported. The cart is meant to:

Help with balance and stability

Reduce weight-bearing

Allow some leg movement and muscle use

With the 4 wheel cart, the dog is using its legs to coordinate the push / pull action ( back / front legs )

Because the wheels roll so smoothly, the effort isn’t always obvious

Many dogs in carts have partial mobility, and carts can be a medium to support rehabilitation

Some carts are used temporarily during injury / post surgery recovery or physical therapy

In summary, 4 wheel carts don’t replace legs — they support them.
Dogs in 4-wheel carts usually still use their legs, unless they’re fully paralyzed.