Recommended Gear for Disabled Dogs
Gear Andrea actually uses and trusts for Heidi. Every pick is chosen based on real daily caregiving experience — nothing is recommended just because it pays a commission.
Our Pick
Essentials
Help 'Em Up Harness
The harness we used to lift and support Heidi during her IVDD recovery.
$125.00 In Stock
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.
$99.99 In Stock
Memory Foam Dog Bed
What Heidi sleeps on — and why we chose a foam topper over a purpose-made dog bed.
$23.99
Medium Dog Cage
The crate Heidi used during her IVDD conservative management rest period.
$36.99 In Stock
Dog Diapers
What Heidi wears every day for urinary incontinence management.
Fragrance-Free Baby Wipes
The fragrance-free baby wipes we use for daily incontinence care — better than most dog-marketed wipes, at a better price.
$19.11 In Stock
Training Pads
What we line Heidi's crate and sleeping area with for incontinence care.
$28.81 In Stock
Nice to Have
ToeGrips (Dr. Buzby's)
The product that gave Heidi back the confidence to move around the house.
$39.99 In Stock
Dog Cone (E-Collar)
What we keep on hand for post-surgery and wound-licking prevention.
$14.99 In Stock
Cranberry Chews
What we give Heidi daily to reduce her UTI risk — always paired with a stool hardener.
$17.99 In Stock
Stool Hardener
The companion to Heidi's cranberry chews — they go together as a system, not separately.
$19.79 In Stock
Chlorhexidine Antiseptic Pads
The cleaning step that comes before the ointment — same pads your vet uses, at a fraction of the cost.
$19.99 In Stock
Triple Antibiotic Ointment
For treating the minor sores that form despite your best prevention efforts.
$9.18 In Stock
Baby Sleep Sack (Repurposed for Dogs)
What we use to protect Heidi's skin during cart sessions and crate rest.
$29.99
LickiMat Classic Soother
What we use to keep Heidi occupied during IVDD crate rest — a slow-feed mat that turns a spoonful of wet food into ten minutes of quiet work.
$8.99
Vet Pick
Community Pick
Mobility Aids
Pet Gear No-Zip Expedition Pet Stroller
A large-frame pet stroller rated by the manufacturer to 150 lb — the option that fits the dogs mobility loss actually skews toward: late-stage DM, post-amputation large breeds, and heavier arthritic dogs whose walks have shrunk to the driveway.
$225.74 In Stock
Walkabout Toe'sUP No-Knuckling Boot
A corrective boot — not a traction boot — that helps a knuckling dog place the paw pad-down instead of dragging on the top of the foot.
$69.95 Only 5 left in stock - order soon.
Home Modifications
PetSafe CozyUp Bed Ramp
A fully-planked indoor ramp for the bed or couch — the option caregivers most often name when a dog can no longer jump but still wants to sleep with the family.
$227.45 In Stock
Non-Slip Traction Runner Rug
A non-slip runner rug that turns a slippery hallway into a walkable path — the fix caregivers reach for when hardwood or tile becomes the daily hazard.
$37.00 In Stock
Joint & Pain Support
Nutramax Cosequin DS Plus MSM Joint Supplement Chews
A glucosamine-chondroitin-MSM chew from Nutramax — the joint supplement caregivers most commonly reach for. Ask your vet first.
$34.91 In Stock
Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Pet
A liquid fish oil for dogs from a maker that publishes third-party purity testing. Ask your vet about dosing and whether it fits your dog's plan.
Currently unavailable.
Enrichment & Comfort
K&H Lectro-Soft Outdoor Heated Pet Bed
A low-wattage, thermostat-controlled heated pad that many caregivers use to warm a sleeping area for arthritic and older dogs.
$53.36 In Stock
Bladder & Incontinence Care
Pet Parents Washable Belly Band
A washable wrap-style belly band for male dogs — the daytime option caregivers reach for when a full diaper is more than the dog actually needs.
Currently unavailable.
Also Great
Bladder & Incontinence Care
Washable Reusable Pee Pad
A reusable, machine-washable pee pad for long-term incontinence — where disposables get expensive and wasteful, a washable pad is what caregivers switch to.
$34.95 In Stock
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