We all need a little help sometimes...

By D. Newman, DVM
 
Patty Cake is a 12 year old Shih Tzu that has been unable to walk for the past 2 months due to a spinal cord injury.  With her back legs unable to support her weight, her owner Barbara was forced to carry her everywhere, even outside to eliminate.  The only way Patty Cake was able to move about was to drag her back end.  We discussed the quality of life of this sweet little soul, and what her options were.

Barbara knew that Patty Cake had a lot of living left to do, if she could only have some independence and mobility again.  The decision was made to purchase a K-9 cart, which is basically a doggie wheelchair.

We were all so excited the day the cart arrived!  Barbara brought Patty Cake to the clinic so we could show her how assemble the cart.  With just a few minor adjustments, Patty Cake was off and running!  We are so thrilled that this sweet little dog was able to get a new lease on life!  She may be handicapped, but thanks to the K-9 cart, Patty Cake has many more miles left to travel!