Open the free dog mobility app
Tell the Mobility Guide what your dog can and cannot do. You do not need to know the technical wheelchair terms.
💬 Ask the Mobility Guide🛞 Find the right dog wheelchairWhat type of dog wheelchair do I need?
Dog wheelchairs are not all the same. The right starting point depends on where your dog needs support and how strong the remaining legs are.
Rear dog wheelchair
For dogs that mainly need support at the back while the front legs are strong enough to steer and move.
Rear wheelchair guideFront dog wheelchair
For specialist cases involving front-limb weakness or loss. A standard rear chair is not automatically suitable.
Front wheelchair guideQuad dog wheelchair
Four-wheel support for dogs that need help at both the front and rear.
4 wheel dog wheelchair / quad guideAmputee dog wheelchair
Tripod and amputee dogs can have different balance, harness and support requirements.
Amputee wheelchair guideDog wheelchair help by condition or situation
Owners often arrive knowing what is happening with their dog rather than which wheelchair type they need. Use the guide that matches the situation, then come back here for choosing, measuring and fitting.
Weak back legs
For buckling, wobbling, dragging, knuckling or hind-leg weakness where you are trying to work out whether a wheelchair may help.
Weak back legs guideIVDD
Wheelchair information for dogs living with IVDD after the medical situation has been assessed, including rear versus quad support.
IVDD wheelchair guideDegenerative myelopathy (DM)
Practical mobility guidance for progressive rear weakness, paw dragging and changing support needs.
DM wheelchair guideSenior dogs
Help for older dogs whose mobility is declining and who may need partial or wheelchair support.
Senior dog wheelchair guideDachshunds
Dachshund-focused wheelchair help covering body shape, IVDD, measuring and fitting considerations.
Dachshund wheelchair guideNot sure a wheelchair is needed?
Start with current function and support needs before spending money on equipment.
Does my dog need a wheelchair?Free dog wheelchair UK: charity loans and lower-cost help
A new wheelchair is not the only route. UK disabled-dog organisations and wheelchair loan schemes may lend equipment or help owners find suitable support. Availability, eligibility, wheelchair type and sizes vary. Disabled Dog Mobility does not sell wheelchairs and does not provide free chairs itself.
Free dog wheelchair UK helpDog mobility aids & UK support directoryWhere can I buy a dog wheelchair in the UK?
Use the Wheelchair Finder to explore UK buying routes and specialist manufacturers. Choose the system before measuring so you can follow the correct manufacturer's sizing method.
Dog wheelchair buying & choosing guideHow to measure a dog for a wheelchair
There is no single universal dog-wheelchair measurement. Different manufacturers can request different measurements and use different sizing systems. Measure for the wheelchair you are actually considering.
How to measure a dog for a wheelchairDog wheelchair fitting and common problems
A wheelchair can need adjustment after it arrives. Height, width, frame position, harnesses and support pieces all matter. If paws drag, the chair tips, rubs, slips or pulls sideways, use the fitting guide to work through the setup.
Dog wheelchair fitting helpDog wheelchair help near me
Looking for wheelchair fitters, loan schemes, rehabilitation or disabled-dog support in your part of the UK? Use the area guide and UK Support Directory.
Dog wheelchair help near me UKUK Support DirectoryDog Wheelchair UK questions
Can a wheelchair help a dog with weak back legs?
A rear wheelchair can be considered when a dog needs rear support and has enough front-end strength to move and steer. The cause of new or sudden weakness should be assessed before choosing equipment.
Can amputee dogs use wheelchairs?
Yes, some amputee dogs use wheelchairs successfully, but the configuration depends on which limb or limbs are missing, balance and the strength of the remaining legs.
Can I borrow a dog wheelchair in the UK?
Some organisations and loan schemes may have dog wheelchairs available. Stock, sizes and eligibility vary, so check the UK Support Directory and free and low-cost wheelchair guide.
Can I get a free dog wheelchair in the UK?
Sometimes. UK organisations and loan schemes may lend wheelchairs or help with equipment. Start with the Free Dog Wheelchair UK guide and then check the UK Support Directory.
How do I know if the wheelchair fits?
Check the manufacturer's fitting instructions and then look for correct height, frame position, harness placement, freedom of movement and signs of rubbing, slipping or instability.
Before you buy a dog wheelchair
The frame is only one part of the decision. Support type, front-leg strength, maker-specific measurements, harness fit, paw use, terrain and daily handling all matter.
Read: What nobody tells you before buying a dog wheelchairDog wheelchair guides for specific needs
Use the guide that best matches your dog's size, condition or current mobility. Each page explains support choice, measuring, fitting and the next practical step.
Wheelchair for a paralysed dogWheelchair help for arthritisLarge dog wheelchairsDachshund wheelchair guideFrench Bulldog wheelchair guideIVDD wheelchair guideDM wheelchair guideSenior dog wheelchair guideOne-stop dog wheelchair help
Disabled Dog Mobility brings the whole wheelchair journey together in one free place: help before buying, wheelchair choice, measuring, fitting, first use, problem solving, loans and the UK Support Directory. It is built around practical disabled-dog and wheelchair experience rather than selling one brand. Read about the project and its checking process.
New or sudden weakness?
A wheelchair is mobility equipment, not a diagnosis. If weakness, paralysis, pain or loss of walking is new or sudden, contact a vet before choosing equipment.
Start your dog's wheelchair journey
Choose → buy or borrow → measure → fit → first walks → solve problems → long-term support.
Start with the Mobility Guide