Pet ambulance services

[fragrancehound]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have to go back to the vet this week or next to get some more of her medication so I could ask for some ideas.

The whole situation is just so depressing. I'm so worried that while I am at work something could happen and I won't find out or can't due anything until I get home in the evening. I'm going to hire a dog walker to come by once a day in the afternoon but I still worry. I also worry as my baby has a harder time walking will I be able to handle her? Will the dogwalker be able to handle her?

Unfortunately none of my friends are very handy building anything so that idea is on hold. I could try asking my ex but I doubt he would do it.

I worry that when the time comes for her to cross over that she will be in too much pain to walk and that I will have a hard time getting her to the vet.

I know I probably worry too much but I love her so much. She is my big fur daughter.

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so sorry to hear about Booboo.
I don't have any suggestions on the transport side, but I was thinking about getting her to the vet. Do you have a vet around that would come to your house? For routine things once she becomes immobile, and when her time comes to cross the bridge (which will hopefully be SEVERAL months away).
I just noticed Angels3 posted this suggestion too.

I hope everything goes smoothly for you and her. I will keep both of you in my thoughts.

[Angels3]

I googled Mobile Vet Services.
Up came a listing for such services in all the states of the USA.

Scroll down to Illinois.....& you'll see 4 mobile vets that say 'Chicago' in their contact details. They even indicate which sections of Chicago they service.

http://www.housecallvets.org/html/ho..._-_ameri3.html

[Cinder & Smoke]

Unfortunately none of my friends are very handy building anything
so that idea [the ramp] is on hold.

Friends have Friends ... put the Word out - one of your friends has to know
someone who can saw & hammer.
Worst case: visit the local High School or Vocational School "Shop Classes" -
ask if the students could built a ramp for you as a class project.
You pay for the materials, they do the rest.

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HEY - Angels3 ~
Welcome back - STAY a while!!

[Angels3]

Here's hoping all the ideas helped fragrancehound.
I nearly know what it's like. We owned a bigger than usual, fat senior Sheltie, whose nickname was 'Horse' (as in, 'as big as').
It was like carrying a baby elephant up the stairs.

Hi, Cinder & Smoke, I saw your name in this thread...& that's why I started reading it. Always led somewhere good.
The Australians are baaaaaaaaaaaack.

[fragrancehound]

What do you think of this support harness? BooBoo's front leg is the bad leg.


http://www.petco.com/product/104030/...d.aspx#details

Edited to say Thank You. I know I don't come here often but when I do I so appreciate the support I receive. It's wonderful to know that people here understand what I am going through and also understand that these are just not dogs and cats but rather are part of our families. On another forum to which I belong I was amazed at the lack of compassion and heart I had received when describing Boo's problem. One poster had the nerve to tell me just to put her to sleep and she is just a dog. WTF?? I don't understand people. Anyway, thanks again for support!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

What do you think of this support harness?
BooBoo's front leg is the bad leg.

http://www.petco.com/product/104030/...d.aspx#details

Check THIS site (HandicapPets.com) out >>>

http://www.handicappedpets.com/

They have a Lifting Sling that centers the support AT the front legs,
rather than BEHIND the legs like the PetCo sling does.

See page >>> http://handicappedpets.biz/xcart/helping-them-walk/
and "Front Harness" Product Page >>>
http://handicappedpets.biz/xcart/fro...cats-walk.html

Photo:
With this harness, Boo's legs go through the harness,
giving some support forward of her legs and on her chest.
Scan down for the size and measuring info.
Drawback: Her size is more expensive than the PetCo design.

[fragrancehound]

I wonder how hard it would be to get her legs into that harness? That is my only concern. Because of her size (XL) I think I am limited in my choices too.

[Cinder & Smoke]

I wonder how hard it would be to get her legs into that harness?

Shouldn't be a big problem.
If she'll stand, just lay the harness down flat and guide her paws through the
arm holes, then pull it up and fasten it above her shoulders.

If she'll sit, pick up each paw and guide it through the holes, pull it up and fasten.

CALL HandicappedPets at 1- 888-811-7387
They are very helpful with information on the products and
how to measure your pet.