Recommended Gear for Disabled Dogs

Baby Drag Onesie

What we use to protect Heidi's skin during cart sessions and crate rest.

Help 'Em Up Harness

The harness we used to lift and support Heidi during her IVDD recovery.

LetPetRun 4-Wheel Adjustable Dog Wheelchair

The 4-wheel cart we landed on for Heidi because it spreads her weight across all four wheels instead of dumping it onto her front legs.

ToeGrips (Dr. Buzby's)

The product that gave Heidi back the confidence to move around the house.

Dog Cone (E-Collar)

What we keep on hand for post-surgery and wound-licking prevention.

Medium Dog Cage

The crate Heidi used during her IVDD conservative management rest period.

Memory Foam Dog Bed

What Heidi sleeps on — and why we chose a foam topper over a purpose-made dog bed.

Cranberry Chews

What we give Heidi daily to reduce her UTI risk — always paired with a stool hardener.

Dog Diapers

What Heidi wears every day for urinary incontinence management.

Dog Wipes

How we keep Heidi clean between baths during daily incontinence care.

Stool Hardener

The companion to Heidi's cranberry chews — they go together as a system, not separately.

Training Pads

What we line Heidi's crate and sleeping area with for incontinence care.

Vaseline Petroleum Jelly

What we apply at every diaper change to protect Heidi's skin from friction.

Chlorhexidine Antiseptic Pads

The cleaning step that comes before the ointment — same pads your vet uses, at a fraction of the cost.

Soft Mesh Dog Muzzle

For wounds in paralyzed areas — dogs can't feel them, so they'll nibble without realizing the damage they're doing.

Triple Antibiotic Ointment

For treating the minor sores that form despite your best prevention efforts.

Dog Wheelchairs

Editorial guide — multiple options reviewed