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Amixed breed using Walkin' Wheels dog wheelchair
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| Inventor | Mark C. Robinson[1] |
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| Inception | 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Walkin' Pets by HandicappedPets.com |
Walkin' Wheels is an American brand of dog wheelchairs developed in 2001 by Mark C. Robinson in Amherst, New Hampshire[2] in memory of his pet, Mercedes.[3] The product is intended as a mobility aid for pets with mobility issues such as degenerative myelopathy, arthritis, paralysis, and neurological disorders.
The construction consists of a neopreneorfabric harness clipped to an aluminum frame, which as attached to wheels positioned to replace the function of the rear legs. Because the wheels are interchangeable, the device can be used on dogs of different sizes or those in the process of growing. A knuckle mechanism allows the angle of the wheel to be changed based on the health of the animal, as well as allowing the device to fold flat. Walkin' Wheels also offers a front wheel attachment, which can convert the device from a 2- to a 4-wheel wheelchair.[citation needed]
