Give Your Dog A New Lease On Freedom With Dog Steps!

Whether you love a tiny dog to cuddle in your lap and carry around with you, a large dog you can gambol around with, or the dependability of the wagging tail of your older dog, finding the right dog ramps and steps is an important part of pet maintenance.

Dog stairs can be a terrific solution to many disabilities or conditions that ail dogs of all breeds and ages, such as dysplasia, obesity, and arthritis. Dog steps can enable your pet a level of freedom you both will have thought long gone.

The first factor to consider when choosing a set of dog steps is the dimensions your dog requires. There really isn’t a set of dimensions that work as “one-size-for-all.” As pets come in all different sizes and weights, you must choose a set of steps that conforms to the size of your dog. Many sites sell both small dog steps and large dog steps. Dogs weighing less than 20 lbs should use steps measuring about 12 inches wide and dogs weighing more than 35 lbs should use steps that are 16 inches wide. If you have a medium-sized dog, or one who weights under 35 lbs, but more than 20 lbs, 14 inch-wide steps should do well.

Next, check the height of the steps. The height of dog steps works in inverse proportion to the size of the dog. In other words, bigger dogs can make it up to the couch, chair or window seat with large dog steps as short as 10 inches in height. Smaller dogs that take shorter steps will need dog stairs up to 14 inches in height. These heights will get your dog up to the level of most furniture and vehicles.

When getting your dog into bed, however, you’ll need dog steps ranging from 17 to 29 inches high, depending again on the size of your pet.

Last, but certainly not least, you’ll want to make sure the steps you buy are made of good quality materials. While plastic steps can work okay for smaller dogs, they are partial to damage caused by both hot and cold temperatures and usually degrade in quality a lot faster than wooden or metal steps. You can also choose a style of finish which matches your décor, such as mahogany wood or specific color of carpet.

Investing in a good set of pet stairs will give both you and your pet a new lease on mobility!