No. A correctly fitted cart takes weight off the hips and spine rather than adding to it — the support sits under the body, never on the injury itself.

Fit is the whole game here, which is why we check your measurements before anything ships.

Yes, and most dogs find it easier. The rear of the frame is open by design.

Your dog can't squat in the cart, but both males and females relieve themselves standing without any help from you. Being upright and moving also tends to get things working normally again — dogs who have been down for a while are often sluggish in that department, and getting them walking helps.

Yes — and we want them to. The frame carries enough weight to make walking possible again, but your dog's legs keep working underneath, which is how they hold on to the muscle they still have.

Your dog does not need to be fully paralysed to benefit from a cart. If the back legs can't bear weight at all, stirrups hold the feet clear so they don't drag.

Three numbers: hip width, weight, and armpit-to-rump length. A soft tape and about three minutes.

Run them through WagFit on this page and we'll tell you the exact size. If the numbers look unusual for the breed, we'll say so rather than quietly guess.

Most dogs take two or three short sessions. Some walk off in it the first time. A few need a week of five-minute goes with treats and a lot of encouragement.

If yours is in that last group, message us — nine times out of ten it's an adjustment, not the dog.

Both. Grass, gravel, pavement and packed dirt are all fine, and the frame is narrow enough for most hallways and doorways.

Deep sand and thick mud are hard work for any cart, ours included.

No — and that's deliberate. The frame is built never to collapse under your dog, because a cart that folds is a cart that can fold on a spine.

It's for walks, bathroom breaks and exercise. When your dog is tired, take them out and let them rest properly.

Fit the front harness first, with your dog standing or lying on the ground and the frame behind them. Lift the back legs gently through the leg rings, then raise the side bars and clip the harness to the frame.

It feels fiddly the first time and takes under a minute by the third.

Usually not. Dogs use carts happily for years, and dogs with almost no rear function often do best of all.

The question isn't how far the condition has gone — it's whether your dog still wants to move. If they do, it isn't too late. If you're not sure, message us and describe what you're seeing. We'll tell you honestly.

We won't promise that, and be wary of anyone who does.

What a cart does is let your dog keep moving — and dogs who keep moving tend to hold their muscle, their appetite and their interest in the day for longer. Some owners see real improvement. Others use the cart to keep a dog comfortable and mobile as things progress. Both are worth it.

For anything about diagnosis or treatment, talk to your vet.

Not yet. On long international routes we can't guarantee a package arrives in the condition it left in, and tariffs make the landed cost unpredictable in a way we're not willing to spring on you at the door. So we've kept things to North America for now, and we ship within the United States while we get the rest right.

If you're somewhere else and stuck, write to us anyway — we'd rather point you toward someone who can help than leave you with nothing.

We dispatch within 2 business days, and standard delivery is 7 to 10 business days from dispatch. Shipping is free on every order, anywhere in the United States, and tracking lands in your inbox as soon as it leaves us.

If you're in a hurry because your dog is struggling right now, tell us. We'll give you an honest answer about whether we can get it to you in time — and if we can't, we'll say so.

Send it back within 90 days for a full refund. No restocking fee, no argument.

Message us first though — most fit problems turn out to be a strap or a height setting, and we can usually sort it out in five minutes rather than have you go without.

Yes. The wheels and struts fold in, so it flattens down for a car boot or a cupboard between walks.