1 in 5
dogs is affected by arthritis - and the number rises steeply with age.
SENIOR & ARTHRITIC DOGS
Their legs got old. Their love of the beach didn't
Arthritis, heart conditions and plain old age shrink a dog's world long before it dims their curisoity. A medidog pram puts the long walks, Sunday farmers markets and summer evenings back on the calendar - hire for a holiday, a heatwave or try before you buy.
When a pram is kinder than "one more lap"
Walk half, ride half
Senior dogs often manage the first kilometre happily then struggle home. The pram lets them what what they can and ride the rest - no more cutting outings short.
Heat, paws and brachy breathing
Perth summers are brutal on old joints, paw pads and flat-faced breathers. The ventilated shaded cabin of a medidog pram keeps fragile dogs out and about safely.
Stay social to stay sharp
Sniffing, watching and being part of the pack is cognitive exercise. Dogs who keep going places stay brighter, longer.
What recovery typically looks like
General guide only - always follow your own vet's aftercare plan. Medidog provides recovery equipment not veterinary advice.
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Try it for a fortnight
Hire from $140 for two weeks. See how your dog takes to rising before comitting to a purchase.
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Hire for the season
Summer heat or houseguest-heavy holiday season - hire for 4-8 weeks and return when life settles.
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Love it! Keep it
Convert your hire to a purchase and we'll credit your hire fee toward the price.
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The right pram for this recovery
From 4 kg terriers to 50kg goldens - the piccolo (to 30kg) and grande (to 50kg) cover nearly every senior. Free delivery to Perth metro vet clinics, cleaning included, extend anytime.
From a family who's been there
Jacinta MFrankie DachshundHe loved his pram so much that I purchased one
Questions families ask us
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Hiring is the smart first step, a quality pram can cost more than $500 to buy and some dogs take a week or two to love it. Try from $70 and if you keep going, convert to purchase with hire credit.
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Most seniors settle quickly because the pram means going places, not staying home. Start with short, treat heavy trips somewhere they love. Add a familiar scent blanket or toy for reassurance.
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If thier combined weight is under the load limit and they're happy together, yes - the pram cabin has two internal leash points.