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Drawings to Construct a dog wheelchair

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RoNae sketches for the dog wheelchair  

Dog Wheelchair

   Dog Wheelchair Supplies: 2 4inch stationary wheels (12$ each = 24$) 1 4inch scvwhel wheel (8$) 1-10ft -1inch pvc 2-3 way 1inch coupling 4-1inch straps               (15$) 1inch couplings 1-1 1/2 inch reducer pvc cement   Total = 47$ All supplies are purchased   

Dog Wheelchair

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What is Degenerative Myelopathy? Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive disease of the spinal cord in older dogs. The disease has an insidious onset typically between 8 and 14 years of age. It begins with a loss of coordination (ataxia) in the hind limbs. The affected dog will wobble when walking, knuckle over or drag the feet. This can first occur in one hind limb and then affect the other. As the disease progresses, the limbs become weak and the dog begins to buckle and has difficulty standing. The weakness gets progressively worse until the dog is unable to walk. The clinical course can range from 6 months to 1 year before dogs become paraplegic. If signs progress for a longer period of time, loss of urinary and fecal continence may occur and eventually weakness will develop in the front limbs. Another key feature of DM is that it is not a painful disease.   What causes Degenerative Myelopathy?   Degenerative myelopathy begins with the spinal cord i...

More Dog Wheelchair sketches

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 Roger Davis's sketches for the Dog wheelchair

Dog Wheelchair Final Project

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Dog Wheelchair Final Project -Reviewed literature   -Watched Competition   Assessment - Factors not addressed   Dogs lack of lateral stability Dogs lack of strength in the back legs Clients Physical needs Lack of stability of wheelchairs   -Purpose Solutions   The significant of our design is that we made it user friendly and much safer for the owner and also a lot more stable for Pugsley.For lateral Stability we Used stationary wheels for 2 back wheels and also me and my partner made a saddle that allows dog to sit and be comfortable whenever. For the client's needs we built back of wheelchair in form of a dolly. This has a handle for the owner to push the dog. This will help maximize joint protection when moving. Using a  1/8" plywood would strengthen PVC and make a stronger wheelchair.
This illness, Osteoathritis has affected the dogs owner, which has stopped her from being able to care for Pugsly with the best of her ability. ·          What is Osteoarthritis? - Sometimes called degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints. It occurs when the cartilage or cushion between joints breaks down leading to pain, stiffness and swelling. pain.   ·          Symptoms - The most common symptoms of osteoarthritis are stiffness, particularly first thing in the morning or after resting, and pain. Affected joints may get swollen after extended activity.   ·          Osteoarthritis Cause? - Osteoarthritis has no specific cause. Several factors lead to the development of OA including excess weight, injury or overuse and genes, among others   ...

Nicki Minaj Inspiration

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JipHEz53sU Nicki Minaj is iconic for her artistic costumes and makeup. Also her graphics in her videos are awesome. Super Bass video is an example of her greatness.