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Dog Stairs & Pet Ramps for Arthritic Pets

 
Did you know when your pet jumps off furniture or out of a vehicle, there is unnecessary stress placed on your pet's joints? Over time this behavior could lead to joint pain and potentially develop into arthritis. But with the use of dog stairs and pet ramps, your pet has a stable and sturdy surface to gradually help him or her up and down furniture, as well as in and out of vehicles. Best of all, you no longer have to strain your back to help lift your pet up!

Pet stairs and pet ramps are also a great way to help pets who have recently had surgery. Even if your pet is neither senior nor arthritic, using dog stairs and pet ramps early on and as your pet ages may act as a preventative measure against joint pain.
 
 
  

Choosing Dog Stairs

Before purchasing dog stairs, you should first measure the furniture (sofa, bed, etc.) your pet needs access to, which will help you to determine the correct size pet stairs needed. We recommend purchasing pet stairs which measure slightly lower than the desired piece of furniture your pet will climb onto.

Styles of Dog Stairs
Most dog stairs are available as foam pet stairs, or they may be a plastic mold with carpeted mats. Both styles, as shown below, are available including free shipping. In addition, each set of pet stairs are available in several colors to help accommodate most interior décor.

All pet stairs shown below have a weight limitation of 150 lbs.

 
 
  

  

Choosing A Pet Ramp


Most pet ramps are used for vehicles; however, smaller pet ramps, such as the Indoor Pet Ramp and Small Folding Dog Ramp are ideal for average size sofas, and platform beds.

As with the dog stairs, we recommend measuring the height from your vehicle's door to the ground to select the appropriate pet ramp length. Each pet ramp also has a weight limitation as noted below.
 
 
  

  

Reward Your Pet's Behavior


As with most new tasks, it may take some time and positive reinforcement to help your pet become accustomed to using dog stairs or pet ramps. Gently coax your pet up and down the steps and ramps with appetizing treats. With regular practice, your pet should become more comfortable using the pet ramp or pet stairs.
 
 
  
  
 
 
  Max's Tip: All dog stairs listed above have a maximum weight limit of 150 lbs. The pet ramps have a maximum weight limit of 200 lbs, except the Full Length Bi-Fold Carpeted Dog Ramp (150 lbs).  
  

 

 
   
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