Mobility Support Harnesses
Dogs with mobility problems can be helped with support harnesses. These devices allow the dog's owner to provide assistance to the dog by taking some of the weight off the affected limbs. Conditions that can benefit from a support harness include Osteoarthritis, Hip dysplasia, Back injuries, Spinal injuries/intervertebral disk disease, and Degenerative myelopathy (DM). Dog wheelchairs (see Walkin' Wheels) use dog harnesses to support the dog in a frame.
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