# Wheelchairs for Pets Walkin' Wheels Handicapped Dog Chairs By Susan Hartzler | Published 2009-01-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handicapped-dog-chairs References: [handicappedpets](http://www.handicappedpets.com) Handicapped Pets is transforming the [dog wheelchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair) industry with its Walkin’ Wheels for Handicapped Pets. This product allows a dog to live a healthy and happy life, even with the loss of his back legs. Walkin' Wheels folds flat and adjusts to fit any medium-sized dog; small and large Walkin' Wheels are in the works. Handicapped Pets also provides safety products like [seat belts for dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbuggy-1) to protect the animal as well as the other passengers in the car in the event of a crash. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pet Mobility Aids:** There is a gap in the market for pet mobility aids designed for animals with physical disabilities. - **Customizable Pet Equipment:** Pet owners desire equipment that can be personalized to fit their animal's unique needs and preferences. - **Pet Safety Products:** The market for pet safety products such as seat belts for dogs has potential for growth as pet safety becomes increasingly important. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Supplies:** Pet supply companies have an opportunity to expand their product lines to include pet mobility aids and safety products. - **Veterinary Medicine:** Veterinary clinics can offer additional services related to pet mobility, such as consultations on mobility aids and rehabilitation therapy. - **Automotive:** Automakers and aftermarket car accessory companies can innovate in the pet safety products market by creating advanced seat belts and other restraints for pets in vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Senior Pet-Friendly Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steady-walking-aid.md) - [Elevated Pet Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-chair.md) - [Canine Rehab Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-power-assistive.md) - [Intelligent Canine Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-power-assistive-exoskeleton.md) - [Supportive Senior Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steady-walking-aid-for-dogs.md) - [Wheel-Free Assisted Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-walk-me.md) - [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md) - [Beach-Ready All-Terrain Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-wheelchair.md) - [Airplane-Friendly Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airchair-wheelchair.md)