A Dog Ramp Will Relieve Impacts on Your Pet

While only commercially available for the last decade or so, a dog ramp is such an obvious idea that it is a wonder that they were not on the market earlier in the last century. Think about it; if the average height of a dog is twelve inches, and that dog jumps off a bed, sofa or out of a car that is an average of thirty inches from the ground, that would be the equivalent of the average human jumping out of a second story window. Not many humans would do that on a daily basis, so why would we not provide a simple dog ramp for our beloved pets, and save the wear and tear on their bones and joints?

Take a moment to think of the number of times a day a dog ramp will benefit your pet. How many times does he jump on and off the couch to see who is walking down the street, or up and down from the bed to keep a constant watch on what you are doing? When taking trips in the car, does your dog have any difficulty jumping in and out of the vehicle? Even if there doesn’t appear to be any effort, the impact on the bones and joints will eventually wear them out, and nobody wants their pet to suffer from arthritis or needless bone fractures.

While some owners figure that they can just lift their pets up and down as needed, this is not as safe as using a dog ramp. Not only can the owner be physically injured by lifting any sized animal, but the ribs, lungs and other bones in the dog can be damaged. Many animals do not like to be picked up, whether it be because it causes some pain, or just a security issue, and may squirm and fight to be let go. This will cause needless twisting and writhing, and the possibility of a fall for both the dog and the handler. Dog ramps are the safer and healthier solution for pets and owners alike.