All pet owners know that an accident is unavoidable. It can happen to anyone's beloved dog no matter how cautious we may be. Another danger may be diseases that can have irreversible effects on its health and life, such as a malignant tumor. When worse comes to worse, dog surgery will be needed. In some cases, such as bone tumors that cannot be removed by a simple incision, amputation will be necessary. Pets with large tumors will most likely need this operation. For those who aren't familiar with the term, this is a procedure where a limb is removed. The removal of a diseased limb of your pet may be the only way to save its life.

Another case that will require amputation is severe trauma to a limb. A very common example of this would be a dog getting hit by a car. The collision can cause fractures in the bones and tearing of muscles, rendering your pets limb useless. In minor cases, the damage may not be too extensive. If your lucky, your pet's limb may still have a chance of being repaired. Be wary of the expenses though. Repairing a dogs limb is much more expensive than having it removed. Others instances can be an accident where your dog loses mobility in its front or rear legs, usually caused by trauma to its spinal cord.

Paralysis as they call it. Having your pet undergo amputation would serve no purpose. This condition poses no threat to its health. There can be emotional distress though. It'll feel depressed having to drag its legs all the time. This problem can be addressed by getting your pet a wheelchair designed for handicap dogs. It will be able to move on flat or inclined surfaces freely, like inside your house or outside on the lawn. Stairs will still be a problem though, but at least you won't have to worry about it jumping on everything anymore. By getting it a wheelchair you will be giving a big part of its life back, and it won't be getting depressed as much.

Whether your pooch is having problems with its rear legs, front legs, or all four legs, there are wheelchairs out there that are specially designed to help it cope with it. Pet owners seeing there pets in a pitiful condition can get really sad. Playing it safe can save you from a lot of heartache. Be sure that the fences are well-built to keep your pet within the property. Make sure its tall enough to prevent your dog from jumping over; close enough so that it can't squeeze in between. Use a leash and collar when you take it out for walks.

Dog surgery can be tough. Putting it on a wheelchair can make you feel sorry for it. But you have to think of what's best for your pet. Dogs actually fare well on three legs. They can go on with their daily routines, such as running and playing. They don't suffer psychological problems after such a procedure. They aren't like us humans. If put in the same scenario we would experience major changes in all the aspects of our lives, but a dog wouldn't.