In the event that it is necessary to provide the dog with easy access to her house or yours, you can purchase a specialized ladder. With its help, you can conduct classes with your pet, as well as provide access to your favorite animal places (bed, chair). Especially this accessory will be indispensable if you have a decorative small dog at home: toy terrier, Italian greyhound, chihuahua. They have very fragile bones, so jumping from even a small height can cause them significant damage. This can result in a dislocation, a fracture. If the dog is waiting for offspring, then they become even more dangerous, since an increased weight of the dog two or more times during the jump can lead to the death of puppies.
Very often, the owner is faced with the question: what is better to give preference, descent or stairs? The latter option is more suitable if the animal is familiar with the usual steps. For older animals, a descent is a better option.
What you need to pay attention to when buying a ladder
Today, stores offer various options for this accessory. The most important criteria on which animal comfort will depend are the height and depth of the steps.
Ladder for a dog - how to choose the right one
Standard steps for people have a height of 6.5 to 7.5 inches, so the stairs for dogs should have them no higher, otherwise the animal will have to jump. Depth is better to choose from 10 to 12 inches, at lower rates the dog may have difficulty moving, because you should not forget that she has 4 legs.
What material to choose the ladder
This pet accessory is most often made of two materials: plastic and wood. The first option is usually lighter, more compact, has a folding structure, but rather slippery. The second option is environmentally friendly, not so slippery, but heavier. Due to the wide variety of stairs in the store, one is often chosen that fits harmoniously into the interior of the room. Some options can be covered with non-slip materials, for example, velor.
If the product is purchased for the street, then you need to check that it was made of more durable materials.
And the last important criterion is the size of the whole structure. The most common is a height of about 40-50 cm. It is optimally suitable for a small dog.
Thus, the ladder is intended for small, rarely medium-sized breeds of dogs and reduces the likelihood of damage to the paw, neck, back, which can happen during jumps.
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