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letting your dog on the couch is a bad idea … unless you have a dog ramp
WHY CHOOSE DOGINI DOG RAMPS
Dogs are part of the family
On the bed, on the couch… you want your dog to be with you and they want to be with you! But jumping up and down from furniture is not good for them, it puts strain on their joints and spine.
Dog ramps are part of the furniture
You love your dog and want to take good care of them. Dogini dog ramps provide an easy way for dogs to walk up to the couch or bed. Protect their joints and spine by using a dog ramp.
factors to consider when deciding on a dog ramp
MOBILITY ISSUES:
These include arthritis, hip dysplasia, disc degeneration, Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), injury or post-surgery recovery and disability. A dog ramp might complement your treatment programme, but it is not a substitute for good medical car
BREED:
With their little legs and sometimes long bodies, small dog breeds can suffer more greatly from the strains associated with jumping.
AGE:
Puppies can be too little or too scared to jump onto or down from furniture.
Senior dogs can struggle with jumping and using stairs.
These include arthritis, hip dysplasia, disc degeneration, Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), injury or post-surgery recovery and disability. A dog ramp might complement your treatment programme, but it is not a substitute for good medical car
BREED:
With their little legs and sometimes long bodies, small dog breeds can suffer more greatly from the strains associated with jumping.
- Beagles
- Boston Terriers
- Chihuahuas
- Cocker Spaniels
- Corgis
- Dachshunds
- French Bulldogs
- Jack Russel
- Miniature Poodles
- Pomeranians
- Pekingese
- Pugs
- Schnauzers
- Yorkshire Terriers
AGE:
Puppies can be too little or too scared to jump onto or down from furniture.
Senior dogs can struggle with jumping and using stairs.
Top tip for fitting your dog ramp
Measure the height of the couch or bed in centimetres
Regular Ramp
- Suitable for furniture up to 50cm
- Length 100cm
- Buy a regular ramp
Bed Ramp
- Suitable for beds from 50cm to 70cm
- Length 160cm
- Buy a bed ramp
dog ramp slopes: the maths
The incline of your dog ramp should not be too steep. The ideal range for the slope of a dog ramp measures between 18 and 26 degrees. A larger degree angle means that it will take more effort to walk up the ramp..
There are 3 main types of slopes:
- Easy slope (18-20 degrees): a gentle incline recommended for elderly dogs or dogs with hip/leg problems
- Normal slope (22-24 degrees): suitable for most dogs, and for dogs beginning to show signs of mobility struggles
- Climber slope (26 degrees): best suited to younger, healthy dogs with good mobility
Don’t worry! At dogini dog ramps, we have done the maths, and all ramp settings are an easy or normal slope.