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Rear support, three sizes
Dog wheelchair for back legs
- Returns within 7 days. A restocking fee may apply, depending on condition. Refund policy
- Ships pan-India in 3 to 5 days*
- Every unit fully adjusted and load-tested before it ships
Find the right size
three measurements, one minute, nothing to sign up for
Step 1 of 3
Measurement one
Body length
From the armpit, where the chest meets the front leg and the harness buckle closes, straight back to the hip joint where the spine meets the rear leg. If your dog cannot stand, measure lying on one side.
Measurement two
Rear leg height
From the hip joint, the centre of the thigh, straight down to the toe pads where they meet the ground. Let the leg hang in its natural bend rather than straightening it.
Measurement three
Body width
Looking down from above, the widest point across the body. On most dogs that is just behind the front legs.
The size
Medium
Your chair
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No tape measure to hand? Start from the breed
| Small | Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, French Bulldog |
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| Medium | Jack Russell, Beagle, Cocker Spaniel, Spitz |
| Large | Labrador, Golden Retriever, Boxer, German Shepherd |
This is a guide, not a promise. Two dogs of the same breed often need different sizes, because the chair is fitted to the measurements and not to the breed. Measure your dog first, or send us the numbers and we will check them for you.
Description
Sidekick builds mobility aids for dogs in India. The first chair was made for a fostered dog who lost the use of his back legs after a street accident, because nothing worth buying existed here at the time. Everything since has been designed with vets and pet physiotherapists, built from aerospace-grade aluminium, and adjusted and load tested by hand before it is packed.
6
degrees of camber on every wheel
20%
wider stance than a straight-wheel frame
Angle the wheels out at the top and the footprint gets wider at the ground. When your dog turns, that weight moves across the wider base instead of over the edge of it. It is the same geometry sport wheelchairs use.
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Aerospace-grade aluminium
The whole frame weighs 2.5 to 3.5 kg depending on the size, so your dog carries less of it and you can lift it into the car with one hand.
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Tool-free assembly, click-off wheels
It goes together in minutes with no spanner. The wheels come off in seconds, so the muddy pair stays by the door.
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Closed-cell foam leg loops
The foam does not soak up water and does not flatten into a pressure point, which is what causes sores on a chair worn every day.
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Adjustable in three directions
Height, width and length all move within a size, so the same chair keeps fitting as your dog gains or loses condition.
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Folds flat
The frame collapses for the car boot, the vet trip and the cupboard it lives in between walks.
Made for
- Back leg paralysis and weakness, including IVDD and degenerative myelopathy
- Recovery after spinal injury or rear leg surgery
- Senior dogs losing muscle, coordination or confidence
- Arthritis and degenerative joint disease
- Amputated or underdeveloped back legs
Every Sidekick dog wheelchair is designed and built in India, with vets and pet physiotherapists, for Indian roads and Indian homes. Pet parents use it for senior dog mobility at home, for recovery, and for dogs who will be on wheels for good.
How to use
- Unfold the frame. It arrives assembled, so there is nothing to build and no spanner to find.
- Fit the harness on your dog first, standing or supported, and close the buckles.
- Clip the frame to the harness on both sides, then click the wheels on.
- Set the height so the back is level and the toes just clear the ground, then set the width and length.
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What's in the box
| Item | Qty |
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| Wheelchair frame Aerospace-grade aluminium, 2.5 to 3.5 kg by size, folds flat | 1 |
| Front harness Closes with tactical Cobra buckles, no tools | 1 |
| Belly support belt Spreads the weight over a wider area | 1 |
| Wheels with axles Trailing arm for gravel and uneven ground, click off in seconds | 1 pair |
| Leg loops Closed-cell foam padded | 1 pair |
| Feet stirrups Hold weak back legs clear of the ground | 1 pair |
| 2.5 mm Allen key For tightening the tubes so nothing rattles | 1 |
FAQs
Which size does my dog need?
Three measurements decide it: body length from the armpit to the hip joint, back leg height from the hip joint down to the toe pads, and body width at the widest point. The size finder on this page turns those into a size in about a minute. If any measurement sits close to the limit of a size, it stops rather than guessing and sends the numbers to us so a person sizes it by hand.
What if it does not fit?
Every size adjusts in height, width and length, so most fit problems are solved by adjustment rather than exchange. Message us on WhatsApp with the measurements and a photo of your dog in the chair before you send anything back, because in most cases it is a setting that needs moving rather than a different size.
How long does delivery take?
Orders ship pan-India in 3 to 5 business days. Supply chain delays can push that out, and if yours is affected we will tell you rather than let you wonder.
Can I return it?
Yes, within 7 days of delivery. A restocking fee may apply depending on the condition it comes back in. Talk to us first, because a fit problem is usually an adjustment rather than a return.
Can my dog wear it all day?
No. A wheelchair is for moving, not for resting. Take it off when your dog is lying down, eating or sleeping, build the time up gradually rather than starting with a long walk, and check the skin where the harness and the leg loops sit. Ask your vet or physiotherapist how much is right for the condition.
Does it work for IVDD?
Yes. IVDD is one of the most common reasons pet parents come to us, along with degenerative myelopathy, spinal injury and recovery after back leg surgery. A rear support wheelchair takes the weight off the back end so your dog can move on their front legs and keep muscle. Ask your vet first if they are still in the acute phase or on crate rest.