My wife and I foster Dogs and Cats through a local organization. They recently received a kitten that was perfectly normal, at first. Then, he began losing mobility in his hind legs. They posted a video of him barely able to get around, so I decided to try to design/3D Print a wheelchair for him. The 3D print worked out fine but unfortunately, his condition got worse and we had to turn the 2-wheel wheelchair into a 4-wheeler. He wasn't able to use it as intended.
I made the Wheelchair available on Thingiverse for anyone who has a kitten that is paralyzed or needs a wheelchair. You could print this device out and use it as you see fit (best to consult with a veterinarian first).
You can find all the details and links here. There is also a video on this page (Kitten Mobility Device) that goes into some detail on how it was designed, his condition, etc. But sadly, we weren't able to get him moving in it. But I don't want to let that detract from the fact that it may be helpful to someone else. If you don't have a 3D printer, you may know a friend/neighbor who can print it for you.
If you wind up using it, please drop a comment below. I hope it can be helpful for some kitten out there!
https://i.redd.it/8jm1ao3bc3921.jpg
ps. I am working on a silicon mold and wheels that can also be 3d printed. For the one pictured, I simply used some lego wheels.
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from Pets https://www.reddit.com/r/Pets/comments/ado4bc/for_kitten_owners_wheelchair_for_a_kitten/
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