It is vitally important for a paralyzed dog or cat to be able to get the exercise they need and to maintain their independence as much as possible. A wheelchair is essential for your best friend to go out, enjoy their daily walk and play. But what does your pet use indoors or when your dog isn’t using his wheelchair? The pet carrier is the ideal indoor mobility solution for paralyzed pets.
What is a Drag Bag?
The carrier bag helps paralyzed pets in two ways: to protect them and to help them move easily around their home. A carry bag is worn to protect your dog’s chest, legs and paws from abrasions that can occur when your paralyzed dog drags himself across the room.
When wearing the drag bag, your paralyzed dog or cat can move with their front legs and drag their back legs behind them without injury.
Advantages of a Drag Bag:
- Prevent carpet burns and other injuries from slipping
- Creates a barrier between your dog’s sensitive skin and the floor to protect your pet’s limbs from scrapes and carpet burns caused by the scooter on the floor.
- Drag Bag glides easily across the floor, encouraging your paralyzed pet to stay active inside the home.
- Water-resistant material is easy to clean and can be worn with a diaper for incontinent pets
- The dog can lie down and rest when needed
- Machine washable and air dries quickly
- Easy to use, just place your pet’s paws in the protective bag, close the side and tie it snugly around the neck.
- Features a mesh panel for ventilation and keeps pet cool.
Dog Carrier or Wheelchair – Which is Best for My Paralyzed Dog?
The short answer is that a paralyzed dog needs both a dog carrier and a dog wheelchair. Each mobility solution offers its own unique benefits and uses.
Ideal for indoor use – The carry bag

It is important to allow your paralyzed dog to remain active indoors. Small dog breeds can easily use their wheelchair indoors, but a larger dog may struggle around tight corners and bump into walls when in their cart. The carrier bag allows your dog to walk around the house without getting hurt. It also gives your dog the chance to lie down and rest when he needs it.
It is common for a paralyzed dog to also be incontinent. Unable to control their bladder, urine leakage and accidents occur. The carrier is made from a water resistant material that will help minimize the mess and is roomy enough for your dog to wear a diaper or man wrap for added protection.
Ideal for outdoor use – Dog wheelchair
A mobility cart is perfect for outdoor use. Your Dog’s Walkin’ Wheels Wheelchair is durable and designed to help your dog navigate the terrain. The support of a dog wheelchair allows paralyzed dogs to enjoy their daily walk and run freely. Your dog’s wheelchair can take your dog just about anywhere! Dogs in wheelchairs can run on the beach, hike in the mountains, and explore with the same freedom as any other dog.
Recommended for a dog with hind limb paralysis – Both
In many cases, a paralyzed dog will benefit from the use of a wheelchair and carrier. The wheelchair is ideal for the outdoors, while the carry bag can be carried when your dog is not using their wheelchair. Many paralyzed dogs will use both mobility solutions depending on where they are and what activity they are doing. Remember that a paralyzed dog should never stay in their wheelchair all day. A carrier bag is the perfect solution to keep your dog active (and comfortable) when he’s not using his cart.
Recommended for a dog with weak hind legs – Dog Wheelchair

Dogs with hind leg weakness who still retain mobility in their legs need to be able to move them. In his dog wheelchair, a dog can always walk on all fours and get the exercise he needs.
While using the wheelchair, your dog can urinate or poop naturally (and cleanly) into its wheels. If your dog needs to be able to go out and do his business, a canine mobility cart is the best choice for your pet.
Ideal for rehabilitation – Dog wheelchair
Canine rehabilitation plays a major role in the life and health of disabled dogs. Whether recovering from an injury or trying to maintain (or build) strength and muscle tone, a dog in rehab needs to be able to stand and exercise. The dog wheelchair is an extremely important tool for the rehabilitation of your dog.
In addition to providing them with much-needed support, the dog wheelchair makes it easier for your dog to do rehabilitation exercises and can help your dog stay active for longer periods of time.
