Pet ambulance services

[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.

[K9karen]

Yup, lots of great advise here!

When RB Cody had his first ACL incident and could hardly walk, I was in a panic. I managed, with help from my uncle and sweet neighbors. I just hadn't thought clearly enough to research a Pet Ambulance. How smart of you to plan in advance. Anyway, a few months later, I passed a Pet Ambulance while driving, so obviously they're around.

I call my Logan *BooBoo* out of affection, as well as certain hoomans in my life. I'm sorry to read about your BooBoo and pray she isn't suffering. I know how hard it is (we all do). She'll be in our prayers. Please wrap my arms around her neck for me and snuggle and kiss her.

[fragrancehound]

I'm surprised there aren't more pet ambulance services out there. It really is a wonderful idea.

In my research I have found pet taxis but very few pet ambulance services that offer 24 hour emergency travel service that are also equipped with life saving gear like oxygen tanks, etc.. I've only found 1 service in Chicago. Isn't that wild? It's not like I live in the boonies either. Living in a major metropolitan city one would think there would be unlimited choices, but I guess not.

The 1 service I did find told me that it could take 1 to 2 hours to get to me because his service is located on the opposite side of the city. I'm very concerned about that time difference. In an emergency 1 or 2 hours is a huge difference!! I don't know. I wish I could ask a neighbor but unfortunately most of my neighbors are afraid of my BooBoo and the ones who aren't are women just as petite as me.