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Our Dog Stairs are well made and will help your pet access hard to reach places. We feature several models ranging from the Pup Step Plus Pet Stairs to the Ultralite Pet Stairs. We carry the latest styles and sizes for your pet.
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3 Step Pet Stool
Standing roughly a foot and a half tall the 3 Step Pet Stool gives a leg up to small or elderly...
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4 Step Bear's Stairs
Constructed of wood with plush pile commercial carpet the 2-Step Bear's Stairs enable your dog...
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Cocoa Easy Step II Pet Stairs
The Cocoa Easy Step II Pet Stairs give your pet the freedom to access beds couches and...
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Cocoa Easy Step III Pet Stairs
The Cocoa Easy Step III Pet Stairs makes it simple for your pet to reach the top of the bed....
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Pup Step Plus Pet Stairs
What We Like About This Dog BedThe Pup Step Plus Pet Stairs are an attractive affordable way to...
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Skamper-Ramp
What We Like About The Skamper RampPets are often trained to find the pool steps but this...
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Tan Easy Step II Pet Stairs
The Tan Easy Step II Pet Stairs gives your pet a boost up to those hard to reach places. Ultra...
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Ultralite Pet Stairs
What We Like About This Dog BedThe UltraLite Pet Stairs are designed to help pets of any size...
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The Advantages of Dog Stairs and Dog Ramps
Do you have an older dog? Are you worried about your favorite pet getting injured making a jump they are too old to make? Consider dog stairs or a pet ramp to give them areas they'd need to jump to.
There are a number of considerations when choosing between dog stairs or a pet ramp. Either can give your pet easier access to where he wants to be, but each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Consider Whether Dog Stairs or a Dog Ramp Will Be the Better Option
If you want to give your pet access to areas of your house, you must consider whether a ramp or dog stairs would be better for him.
Dog stairs are good if your pet knows people steps, but they may not like them otherwise. Also be aware that older pets might not be agile enough to navigate dog stairs and might do better with a ramp.
Some Considerations When Shopping for Dog Stairs
Dog stairs, compared to a pet ramp, take up less floor or ground space in order to reach the same height. Your pet can have safe, compact and easy access to wherever you allow them.
When choosing dog stairs, there are some things to consider. First and foremost is size. Be careful about the height (rise) of each step. Typically human stairs have a rise of six and a half Inches to seven and a half inches; pet steps should not be higher than that.
The depth of the step is also important. Dogs have four legs, not two, and shorter life spans than humans. Your dog will be old one day and may have trouble with narrower steps. Ten to 12 inches is adequate.
If installing stairs outdoors, choose stairs made of strong, weatherproof materials. Dog stairs can be used to give your dog access to a dog door or a dog house, and a higher dog door might confuse wild animals.
If your dog is old, think about their agility now, but also about their agility in a few years, before choosing dog stairs. Old dogs of 11+ years or old cats of 17+ years may have trouble with stairs.
Old pets might be better off with a ramp than with dog stairs. You could always switch to a ramp later but it is better to get your dog or cat comfortable using the ramp while they are still agile and healthy enough to do as they please.
Pet Ramps, Some Considerations
If your dog is older, arthritic or disabled, a ramp is probably a better option as they are less tricky than steps and easier to use. They are also excellent for dogs or cats that are used to single story homes and don't trust steps.
The most important thing to consider when deciding on a ramp is the length of the ramp. The higher your pet is trying to reach, the longer the ramp has to be. The combination of ramp length and height will predetermine the slope (incline) of the ramp. If your incline is too steep, it will be discouraging for your dog or cat, especially if they are old. If your incline is too shallow the ramp will take up a lot of space, which can be a concern especially indoors.
Other Things to Be Aware of
Cats are naturally agile and won't have any use for ramps or steps until they're very old, even if they're incredibly fat, whereas dogs aren't big jumpers.
Small to medium dogs will do well with dog stairs and will be less likely to injure their neck, back or legs. This can be a concern if they have to jump on and off furniture. Larger dogs will appreciate the dog stairs for getting in and out of vehicles as well as getting onto and off their grooming tables.