Your veterinarian can help you determine if a cat wheelchair is the best solution for your cat. However, a simple test called the towel test can help you to see whether a cart can help. Take a towel or long scarf and place it in front of your cat’s back legs. While holding onto either end of the towel gently lift until you are fully supporting your cat’s back legs. If they can step forward and walk as you assist them it’s a good indication that they need a wheelchair.