TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PRODUCT INFORMATION MEASURE YOUR PET OUT OF THE BOX ASSEMBLING THE WHEELCHAIR WHEELCHAIR USE NOTES ON FIT CARE AND MAINTENANCE CONTACT US...
INTRODUCTION Best Friend Mobility® Rehabilitation Aids Dear Pet Owner and Valued Customer: The following guidelines, along with the attached assembly and fit- ting instructions, will help you get the best use of your dog wheel- chair. Please read and follow the Assembly instructions before making any attempt to place your pet in the wheelchair.
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Contact us for any help or questions. Thank you for purchasing a Best Friend Mobility dog wheelchair. Again, we love receiving feedback, stories, photos, and videos of how your pets are doing in their wheelchairs.
PRODUCT INFORMATION The Best Friend Mobility Pro Rear Support Wheelchair is the latest in our line of pet mobility aids. The Pro makes giving our four-legged friends the support they need quicker, easier, and friendlier for both our pets and for us.
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SPECIFICATIONS: • Lightweight, adjustable non-rust aluminum frame • Stainless steel hardware • Deluxe front and rear harness for complete comfort • Designed and tested by a canine orthopedic surgeon • Easy adjustment of height, length, and width • Great for pets needing assisted walking or full weight support (zero weight-bearing) for hind legs •...
OUT OF THE BOX A. Left and Right Wheel Bar Assembly with Wheels B. Rear Frame with Rear Harness and Rear Leg Straps C. Side Fiber Rods with Front Harness ASSEMBLING THE WHEELCHAIR 1. Adjust the length of the wheel bars so that they are 4” taller than your dog.
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2. Insert the wheel bars into the frame and adjust the frame height to 1” lower than the top of your dog’s hindquarters. 3. Adjust the width of the wheelchair for your dog if needed. To adjust the width of the frame, turn the knob screws at the back of the frame so that they are equally distant from each other with ref- erence to the center.
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4. The design of the new Pro Rear DWC allows you to make import- ant adjustments to the position of the rear Harness in relation to the Rear Wheels. These three options are intended to ensure a proper weight distribution balance depending on the physical condition of your dog.
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The third option is to remove the Rear Harness Loops from the exist- ing adapter and attach them to the Rear Wheel adapters. You can remove the Rear Harness loops by loosening the set screws located on the top and bottom of the Rear Harness adapters. And then install them directly in the dedicated holes of the Rear Wheel Adapters.
Now the Pro Rear DWC is ready for your furry friend. WHEELCHAIR USE If your pet’s hind legs are completely non-weight bearing and will need the use of the leg straps, the forelegs will require some condi- tioning time. Please allow about two weeks for full strengthening of the forelegs before using the pet wheelchair for prolonged periods.
Get your pet and its Best Friend Mobility wheelchair wet! Best Friend Mobility wheelchairs are made mostly of aluminum and will not rust. If the wheelchair is used at the beach and in salt water, just give it a thorough rinse to get the sand, salt water, and dirt off the moving parts;...
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Keep the Best Friend Mobility wheelchair clean. Your pet will surely appreciate it and ride with pride. Wipe down aluminum surfaces with warm, soapy water using a soft cloth such as a microfiber or cotton rag.
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