Dog prams/buggies

[Jacqui-S]

Lilly is really struggling with her arthritis and mobility, as well as her bowel control. It can all be quite hard.
She does still enjoy her walks but doesn't really manage very far.
We are away for a short break, well a week, in about a month, and I have been considering whether a buggy may be sensible.
I am just wondering if anyone has experience of this with labs. I know Miss Nelly has her chariot, but I worry whether Lilly would get in OK, or would settle in it. I'm just not sure.
Any advice would be welcome.

A wee video I took this morning with her walking .
I know this looks pretty bad, she is generally a bit better when she works up some momentum.
Still manages around the park, twice is her preference, but a bit like this walking back up the road home.

 

[kateincornwall]

You remember Vet Julie , Lochan on the old forum ? She had one for one of her Labs and posted photos of it in use on FB , they found it invaluable . Dear Lilly , I reckon one would really help xxx

 

[Jacqui-S]

Thanks Kate

 

[Candy]

My friend Fiona had a buggy for her elderly Fox Terrier, Jessie. Jessie loved it, and would walk over to it and wait to be lifted in every morning. It meant she could get out and about with the other dogs again (Fiona works as a dog walker).

 

[Lisa]

Aww poor girl. I assume you want the buggy because you are taking her with you on the holiday? Or to help whoever is looking after her at home?
Either way, sounds like it’s worth a try!

 

[Cath]

Here is one for big dogs @Jacqui-S

https://www.amazon.co.uk/REDCAMP-Folding-Extendable-Collapsible-Shopping/dp/B09SD8RWXD/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QkDn2CEyWR_erW21N33OPyeqnHLfDKCnQ7Jj8dGBFegENRg_ySm00AVOYIuJKqjq_kn_kqImaZd-Nm3-II4pYqARDSR1OkVStfFqCK7m0vKC-icBPzGsbm6wnj9kaHI6zMsRbj8tw8LjEopa5e9tFyPJNb0S0pAQBnzxGScLeni86GBRVf_-GidrINX3aK2F6oGoiiMwHNyyEgkQ8J_php65qnT-KZ55Jek2NQ2DbMM01q0U9TWJYqZCQgoL_Fc9Ep7_MjwgXS4p5RLKFH22yl1DXEN0kC1fNr_4WlyPP7Q.Ox76OVQc3b_V_uNIIzM9B307LT-MKM3-NEETi6VXrhk&dib_tag=se&keywords=Dog%2BStroller%2Bfor%2BLarge%2BDogs&qid=1745818881&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

 

[Parodius]

I think a buggy is a good idea, maybe a sling would help too? I had one for Billie and it meant I could take some of her weight and give her some extra support when she needed it.

 

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We see a lot of these nowadays. You can use them as a bike cart, but also as a pram for walking. They are very expensive though.....

 

[Loraseal]

There is a forum on Facebook for dogs with arthritis and they also sell second hand ones. I sent you an invite link from Facebook as I couldn't copy the link.

 

[Jacqui-S]

There is a forum on Facebook for dogs with arthritis and they also sell second hand ones. I sent you an invite link from Facebook as I couldn't copy the link.

Thank you.

@Parodius I am wondering about a sling. I'm not sure what type yours is.
I found this one on Ama£@n.
Is this similar.
We are not sure how Lilly would manage with a buggy. She's very stubborn.....

 

[Parodius]

Thank you.

@Parodius I am wondering about a sling. I'm not sure what type yours is.
I found this one on Ama£@n.
Is this similar.
We are not sure how Lilly would manage with a buggy. She's very stubborn.....

It looks pretty similar, probably a bit sturdier than mine as it has more straps. I got mine from @mazon too, the brand was Noble Duck(?) but I’ve checked and they don’t stock it anymore unfortunately, looks like it’s still available on eBay tho

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(Not posted a link before so hopefully you can see this!). Pretty sure I still have it somewhere, would be happy to post it to you if you wanted to give it a try.

 

[HAH]

Thank you.

@Parodius I am wondering about a sling. I'm not sure what type yours is.
I found this one on Ama£@n.
Is this similar.
We are not sure how Lilly would manage with a buggy. She's very stubborn.....

Could her ‘stubbornness’ be reluctance due to discomfort/pain and/or nervousness of new things? I find these questions more useful nowadays, especially in the context of known mobility issues - in which case, slow and steady introductions and possibly adaptations (such as a ramp to get in) might be enough for her to get comfortable with a buggy.

 

[Jacqui-S]

Pretty sure I still have it somewhere, would be happy to post it to you if you wanted to give it a try.

That's a really kind offer.
Still mulling over options on what to do.
Decisions decisions.......

 

[Jacqui-S]

Could her ‘stubbornness’ be reluctance due to discomfort/pain and/or nervousness of new things? I

Possibly, but always been stubborn
Gets up to stand at door, open door, develops concrete bum. Rinse and repeat.
No amount of cajoling works.
(Probably means she wants dinner, even if 2 hours early )