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Welcome! To K-9 Cart Company East. The Handicapped Pet Mobility Experts!
"K9 Carts" is the original patented dog wheelchair company for paralyzed pets developed and owned by a veterinary orthopedic surgeon. For over 45 years, K-9 Cart Company has custom-built mobility aids for handicapped pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, sheep, goats, etc. with disabilities ranging from disk disease, arthritis, birth defects, degenerative neurological diseases, and other orthopedic injuries. Our pet wheel chairs are the product by which all other "imitation" wheelchairs for dogs and other pets are judged. Accept no substitutes for your handicapped pet.
Our K-9 Carts are unlike any other product on the market. Outstanding features of our wheelchairs include:
Updated patented design based on 45+ years of experience.
Each cart is custom-made for your pet.
Adjustable for the size of your pet.
Extremely light-weight for ease of use by any size pet.
Precision machined plastic parts - strong but light.
Foam-filled wheels that are lightweight and will not go flat.
Mechanically balanced to prevent undue stress on joints and limbs.
Designed to accommodate both rehabilitation and disabilities.
Simple conversion from walking to rearlimb sling support when necessary.
Front, rear, or four wheel support designs to meet almost every disability.
Designed for conversion from two- to four-wheeled carts for progressive disabilities.
Ability to urinate and defecate while in cart.
The only wheelchair on the market sold and designed by a veterinarian.
Unparalleled customer service for each custom K-9 Cart sold!
With the aid of a K-9 cart, your paraplegic animal is able to walk and run again allowing a more normal life.
You Heard Right! We Make Pet Wheelchairs . . .
Whenever we tell people that our business is to make wheelchairs for paralyzed animals, we are inevitably asked to repeat that statement. People are sure that they have heard us incorrectly.
In reality, dogs, cats, and many other pets don’t have the hang-ups that their human counterparts have about being disabled or in a wheelchair. In fact, the more handicapped your pet is, the more likely that it will readily take to a dog wheelchair. Many dogs don’t even realize that they are in a wheelchair. Others dogs look forward to getting into their dog cart just like seeing the leash to go for a walk before their mobility impairment.
But why do dogs need wheelchairs? There are many reasons that they may either lose their mobility in their front or back legs. Wheelchairs provide a great way for a dog with weakness or paralysis of the limbs that still has a good mental attitude to be mobile and remain man’s best friend.
Common reasons for dogs to need wheelchairs include:
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Ruptured discs
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
Neurologic disease
Fractured backs
Fibrocartilagenous emboli (FCE)
Traumatic injuries (e.g., hit by car, fall)
Birth defects
Rehab device after orthopedic surgery on hips, knees, or elbows.
Hello MaryKay, Just wanted to let you know that we received Samantha's cart! :-) We made just a few minor adjustments and it fit her perfectly! She loves her new cart and is able to chase us around the house - especially if there is something she wants (she is sooo cute!) We are starting her out slow and plan to take her on short walks when the weather warms up a bit. In the meantime, she has lots of room to roam around here. She seems very happy and I think her old pal Sparky (our other dog) was even more excited to see her moving around. Thanks again & God Bless what you are doing for these dogs!"
Mary & John Gwen
Dear Oxford K9 Cart folks, This summer (july 1st) my friend lynn and i came to oxford to fit my dachshund "daisy" for a cart. She was so happy … and kept wagging her tail! We were so impressed with your kindness and knowledge. Thank you again for all of your support and help. We used the cart successfully and noticed that daisy kept pulling her hind feet off of the bar. One day, she pulled herself out of it! And, today she is walking!! Her gait is sometimes a little wobbly, but she is doing very well!!!
PS My vet was impressed with the quality of your cart – and especially the light weight. He was delighted to hear about your company and your compassion in helping pet owners.
Most pet wheelchairs will arrive within 2-3 days by ground delivery East of the Mississippi. The dog wheelchairs are shipped almost entirely assembled. Our express mail carriers charge based on the size of box rather than actual weight, which is < 20 lbs for our largest K-9 Cart. Our express mail costs reflect the approximate cost of shipping to Zone 5. You will be notified if costs are more than this estimate.
All K9 Carts include walking version at no additional cost. Foot slings for non-walking version are also supplied at no additional charge.
Foam filled knobby tires, suitable for indoor and outdoor terrain, are standard on all carts. The tires are non-pneumatic so you will never get a flat!
Carts for pets > 40 lbs. include a detachable rear harness for free. Use the rear leg ring harness to put your pet in your K9 Cart or use it alone.
K-9 Carts for pets > 101 lbs are usually non-refundable. Wheelchairs for an animal other than a cat or dog are automatically non-refundable. Four-wheeled carts are non-refundable.
Return Policy: All K9 carts may be tried for 10 days. If you are unsatisfied with your K9 cart during the 10 day trial, please contact us to arrange a return. If the K-9 cart is returned clean and in "as new" condition, 65% of the cart cost (without shipping) is refundable. After 10 days, the pet wheelchair is non-refundable unless you have been in contact with us trying to enhance your animals fit or the cart return is in transit. Shipping costs are non-refundable. All four-wheel dog wheelchairs or carts for pets other than dogs and cats are non-refundable.
Add your products to the cart. The check-out form includes an extensive questionnaire about the measurements of your pet. If you are NOT ordering a cart, simply skip these question. If you ARE ordering a K-9 Cart, you'll need help in measuring your pet - please download Measurement Chart & Measurement Tips before you head to the checkout.
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Continue to the Order Form and complete your billing, shipping, and payment information.Although your billing information will be requested over a secure connection, your order will NOT be billed at your time of checkout. We may have questions and concerns that we will need to confirm with you before taking care of your order.
Order by Fax or Mail
If you would prefer to place your order by fax or mail, just follow the 4 steps below.
Continue to the Order Form and complete your billing, shipping, and payment information. Or, print out the order form and fill in the information and then fax to 410-226-0168.
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Fax the completed forms to 410-226-0168 or send by mail to:
K-9 Carts East
206 E. Pier Street
Oxford Maryland, 21654
USA
Upon receipt of your order, we will either email or call you to confirm that we have received your order.
Order by Telephone
If you would prefer to place your order with one of our friendly customer service representatives,
you can call us at: 1-866.592.2787 or (Outside The U.S.) 1-410.226.5006
Creating A Perfect Fit
The majority of unsuccessful fittings are the results of poor measurements. If possible, ask a friend to assist you when measuring your pet. Ideally the measurements are taken with the animal standing rather than laying on his/her side. Do not try to measure directly with a yardstick or measuring tape, but use a cord to determine size measurements.
Recommended Measuring Materials:
2 pieces of light cord: 1 piece of cord – total length of the animal, 1 piece of cord – height of the animal
1 ring – off your finger will work; attach ring to one piece of short cord
2 yardsticks or other similar rigid sticks
Measuring tape or yardstick used in #3
Method: Measuring technique is best performed by using cord to measure distance and then determine length by holding cord against a yardstick or measuring tape.
It is our goal to serve your handicapped pets every need. For this reason, we also carry many accessories that may assist you in helping to keep your pet happy and mobile, as well as ease the maintenance of caring for your pet. These include;
Hand-held Slings
Diapers & Male Wraps
Protection
Booties
We also carry T-shirts, and more products to come.
Please visit our K-9 Shop to discover more about K-9 Carts and Accessories.
But Of Course . . .
Even Handicapped Rabbits
Can Enjoy Healthy, Happy, Mobile Lives!
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However, The measuring and customization is a bit different for our once hop happy friends. Please download the following instruction booklet to correctly order a K-9 Cart "Bunny Edition"
Please feel to call us with any questions or concerns!
1-866.592.2787
Thank you for Choosing K9 Carts Company East
With countless happy clients, we have the knowledge and experience to support you in the mobility and nursing care of your handicapped pet.
We look forward to providing you and your pet with the best possible care and assistance. Please do not hesitate to contact us. Remember that no question is unimportant when it comes to the care of your pet.
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Welcome to the home of the original pet wheelchair. K-9 Cart Company East has been designing, building, and perfecting our pet wheelchair (aka K9 Carts) for 45 years now. The K-9 Cart is the only pet wheelchair designed and tested by a Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeon. K-9 Carts are recommended by more vets than any other design on the market. Our pet carts are the industry standard and have been proven with over 35,000 handicapped pets served!
Handicapped pets require an enormous responsibility and K-9 Cart Company East has the utmost respect towards anyone taking on this rewarding but sometimes difficult life choice. For this reason we carry a line of products to make taking care of a handicapped pet easier for you and healthier for your pet. Our product line ranges from handheld harnesses or slings to diapers and even water beds. To see all of these products in detail: click here
Our Mission
Our mission at K-9 Cart Company East is to restore dignity and renewed mobility resulting in an improved quality of life for both the pet an owner. Read More . . .
K-9 Cart Company East
206 E. Pier Street
Oxford Maryland, 21654
1.866.K9-Carts
1-866.592.2787
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