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Oscar my 12 year old black lab was struggling yesterday to walk on the way back from about 4 miles (2 each way to the local).He has an aching paw due to old age. I'm thinking about getting one of these pet stollers. I'm just thinking is he likely to just jump out and not use it? I also think neighbours will think I've lost the plot as it look a bit like a pram but I'm more bothered about making sure Oscar enjoys himself and still gets out with us and the 2 other labradors rather than being left in on his own?
Oscar

I used to meet a woman with a westie who used an old pushchair to wheel him round in when he got tired as he had a gammy leg.

sorry I thought I'd put this in pets or friends corner. If anyone knows how to move it there feel free.
Oscar
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Sorry, I can't do it. Hopefully admin can pick up on this.

I would be getting Oscar whatever he wants (or rather needs!!) as to me pets are everything. I don't give a damn what other people think. Like Jan I have seen dogs in prams, pushchairs and those shopping trolley things (but don't think a lab would fit in one of those).

We take the goats for long walks through the farmers fields and I swear I saw one of our distant neighbours watching us through binoculars last weekend! As long as it gave them a laugh that's ok with me.

Hi Kazza that'll be right you know re. the neighbours. Some people are so anti-pet it's unbelievable! You've really made me laugh, nice one I love your comments on this.
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Hi Oscar

I am the owner of 3 ageing labs, as in my 'other' life outside of debt - I am a fosterer of labs (from puppy farms, training etc and adopting them onto new 'forever homes')
I discovered a fantastic supplement for my dogs which has a main ingredient of 'Green Lipped Mussle extract' it sounds weird but is absolutely fantastic.
One of my dogs I was actually advised by my vet to put to sleep, but desperate to give her as long a life as possible due to her poor early life, but he was struggling after walks etc, getting up would sometimes mean a short yelp of pain, which was hard to listen to. I found this dog medicine, it takes 2-3 weeks to take affect but you should see her now! her favorite game is frisbee, and she runs like a very young dog totally not what you would expect a lab of around 12/13 to be like..nopaid, no struggling to walk etc
Try a search for permamax canine - this is the brand i use - it was origianlly developed for lame racehorses, is completely natural and has no harmful effects, and i have recommended it to many many dog owners who have also found out how good it is! it seems expensive, but no where near the cost of vet meds!
Good luck, and i hope the dog improves! Melanie

thanks very much Melanie n I'm off now to find some
Oscar

infact just found a 4 week supply on ebay which I can keep repleneshing every 4 weeks thanks again

Have a look on the website I used www.maxavita.com it has loads of info on the supplement and testimonials, but i will personally guarantee you a happy healthy painfree pet, and lest face it that's all we want for our best friends isn't it! expecially in their twilight years!

A friend of mine bought a child's buggy from a charity shop to wheel her arthritic Border Collie around, so that it was still able to go on long "walks" with them and their other dog. Jemma the arthritic dog has since passed away, but my friend got lots of strange looks, but equally so lots of people spoke to them and made a fuss of Jemma & Molly!

I used to see the woman with the westie quite often and we always used to speak even when the dogs weren't with us and I often used to see her on the train when I was going into work.

Sadly the dog died and I no longer see her.

Many years ago when I had two cross Siamese/Burmese cats (when I lived in a flat and a dog was not an option) I used to take them for walks in the grounds of the flats with a lead and harness as I lived on an extremely busy main road and they would not have lasted had I have let them out.

When we were in Dorset a few years ago we saw someone with an elderly cat in one of those tartan shopping trolley things! His bed was on the top and everyone was making a fuss of him and he seemed to love it.

Now Harry would have had their hands off...

He might enjoy the fuss!!!

thanks again Melanie I have managed to get some of these they are called runaround
Oscar
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Hi oscar - if it makes your dog's life easier, then go for the stroller.

You do what you have to do for pets.Our dog is only 2 and a half, but he hates getting in and out of my car. I use planks of wood for him to walk into the boot, but its a struggle to get him in. I hurt my back last week lifting him! So, now considering changing my car to suit his needs [:)]