{"product_id":"walkin-wheels-french-bulldog-wheelchair","title":"Walkin’ Wheels French Bulldog Wheelchair | Used by Loui","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wheelchair we chose for Loui after several others simply didn’t work for him.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSED BY LOUI · AFTER IVDD · TRIED SEVERAL CHAIRS FIRST · THIS IS THE ONE WE KEPT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe tried several lower-cost wheelchairs from online marketplaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNone worked properly for Loui.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fit and support felt wrong and seemed to restrict him rather than help him move naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe stopped choosing on price and focused on fit, support and comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalkin’ Wheels is the chair we actually kept using with Loui.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one worked better for us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable rather than one-size-fits-all.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame can be adjusted around your dog’s measurements instead of relying on breed name alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit and balance can be checked properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a spinal-condition dog, where the frame sits and how the body is supported matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra support can be added if needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Belly support and alternative harness options are available for dogs that need more mid-body support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialist fitting help is available in the UK.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zoomadog offers fitting guidance and can review measurements, photos or video.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMost importantly: we have actually used it with Loui.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a product added to Aubenord because it looked good online.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zoomadog.co.uk\/products\/french-bulldog-wheelchair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the Walkin’ Wheels French Bulldog Wheelchair at Zoomadog →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho we think this is worth considering for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs with significant hind-leg weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogs with paralysis who have been cleared for wheelchair use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners who want fitting help rather than guessing the setup themselves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench Bulldogs and similarly compact dogs where generic off-the-shelf frames have not worked well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot every dog with IVDD needs a wheelchair.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ask your vet, physiotherapist or rehabilitation professional when wheelchair use is appropriate for your dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur strongest fitting advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore regular use, ask your vet, veterinary physiotherapist or rehabilitation professional to check the wheelchair fit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make sure your dog’s back and mid-body are properly supported, the frame is balanced correctly, and the setup is not creating unnecessary pressure or strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your dog needs extra mid-body support, ask whether a belly support or alternative harness setup is appropriate rather than assuming the standard setup is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat we learnt the expensive way\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wheelchair is one of the products where we personally would not choose on price alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e mean every cheaper wheelchair is bad. It means that for a dog recovering from IVDD, with paralysis or significant hind-leg weakness, an unsuitable or poorly fitted chair may simply fail to give them the support they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor us, Loui’s comfort and safety mattered more than finding the cheapest frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk your vet, physiotherapist or rehabilitation professional when wheelchair use is appropriate for your dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure your dog carefully using the supplier’s current fitting guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not assume “French Bulldog size” automatically means the fit will be right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce fitted, ask your vet\/physio to check that your dog’s back is supported properly and the chair is balanced correctly before regular use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk the supplier to check the setup if you are unsure about frame height, balance, harness position or belly support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck contact points regularly for rubbing and watch your dog for discomfort or fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e if your dog has significant weakness or paralysis, use both the supplier’s fitting support and your veterinary\/rehab team rather than trying to guess the setup yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zoomadog.co.uk\/products\/french-bulldog-wheelchair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the Walkin’ Wheels French Bulldog Wheelchair at Zoomadog →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eExternal recommendation. Aubenord does not sell or fit this product. Loui’s experience is personal experience, not veterinary advice. Product specifications, fitting requirements, availability and pricing can change.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"External Recommendation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43702222454847,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2664\/5734\/files\/IMG_2748.jpg?v=1786434352","url":"https:\/\/aubenord.com\/products\/walkin-wheels-french-bulldog-wheelchair","provider":"Aubenord","version":"1.0","type":"link"}