How to Build a Physical Therapy Walker / Wheelchair for Kittens

This is a how-to-build video for an inexpensive wheelchair / walker for a kitten under 12 weeks old.
If you would like a list of materials, additional photos and a brief description of the build, please email me at [email protected].
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List of Materials Cat Walker/Wheelchair for kitten younger than 12 weeks
(pipe measurements are shown as length and inside diameter)

5ft (1.5m) 1/2 inch diameter (12.5mm) PVC plastic pipe
2ea 1/2 inch (12.5mm) PVC end caps slip-type (no thread)
6ea 1/2 inch (12.5mm) 90 degree PVC elbow (slip-type)
4ea 1/2 inch (12.5mm) PVC "T" fitting (slip-type)
2ea 1-1/2 inch (38mm) caster-type wheel (for front of walker.
2ea 3-1/2 inch(89mm) lightweight plastic wheels (for rear of walker).
2ea 3/16 inch (4.5mm) threaded bolt with 2ea nuts and washers (length based on thickness of rear wheel and PVC pipe)
1ea small or medium size "Comfort Harness" (for a ferret - available at pet stores or online).

Non-elastic cloth/material for sling and straps (cut to fit).
Double-sided Velcro strips (cable ties or plant ties) cut to length.


Based on input from the many emails I received, I have built a larger version of the walker that has been successfully used with adult cats. The video is posted on my You Tube channel (hoc31rescue).    • How to Build a Physical Therapy Walke...  

I found an online source for inexpensive, plastic wheels. Here is a link....
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Wheels/C...

To see the video of the chair in use, see my videos for Thumper the Wonder Cat on this You Tube Channel (hoc31rescue). I also posted a short video of some of the success stories.....    • Cat Wheelchair / Physical Therapy Wal...  ?