Strollers for older dogs
An arthritic dog does not need a shorter walk, she needs a lift for the second half of it. Let her walk while she is comfortable and load her in before she stiffens, and the day out costs her nothing the following morning. Look for a low step-in, a flat floor she can stretch out on and a brake you can reach with your foot. A foldable pet stroller suits most homes, and a double stroller carries two small dogs without either of them being squashed.
Wheels, suspension and terrain
Match the wheels to your route rather than to the photograph. Small hard wheels are pavement-only; gravel, roots and forest tracks need larger air-filled or rubber-tyred wheels and rear suspension, or every bump goes into the dog. A swivel front wheel turns tightly indoors and a lockable one tracks straight on a rutted path. A large-dog stroller usually gets both.
Getting the size right
The weight limit is a structural rating for the frame, not a fitting guide, and that catches people out. Measure your dog lying down and standing, then compare those numbers with the internal cabin dimensions on the listing. A short, stocky dog needs more room than a taller, lighter one. The PawHut 2-in-1 pushchair publishes its internal size, and it is worth checking the folded size against your car boot as well.
Rain covers and ventilation
A rain cover earns its keep in a Nordic autumn, and mesh underneath earns it again in July, because a zipped cabin in full sun heats up quickly. A stroller with a rain cover gives you both layers. Open the mesh when it is warm, park in shade, and clip the internal tether to a harness so a startled pet cannot bolt through an open panel.
Prams that become trailers
If you cycle, buy once. The PawHut 2-in-1 bike trailer and pram swaps between a bike hitch and a pram handle, and the stroller with a car mount secures in the car for the drive there. The full range of converting frames sits in bike trailers.
Shop with confidence at Petifo
Petifo is a Swedish company and we ship across the EU with tracked delivery. Prices include VAT, with no extra customs fees on EU orders. If something is not right you can request a return within 30 days under our return policy, and our team is happy to help you choose before you buy.