Pet Stairs
When we think of pets we don't often consider the idea of stairs
specially designed just for them. If you are the owner of a dog
or a cat you may find yourself having to pick them up to set
them on a chair so they can look out a window. With the use of
pet stairs your animal will be able to comfortably move onto the
furniture at their own convenience.
Animals can experience injuries just as human beings do. As dogs
and cats age their joints can develop arthritis and they aren't
as mobile as they once were.
Without the use of pet stairs an animal will need to jump to get
up on a piece of furniture. This can cause a neck or a back
injury. Without the aid of vocalization you may not realize that
your pet is in pain until the damage is permanent. When a dog or
a cat sustains such an injury and it's left untreated it can
lead to serious complications including an inability to run and
a permanent limp.
Pet stairs also prevent excessive stress on the bones or the
joints of your animal. If a dog or a cat is overweight and they
jump to get on and off the furniture that puts a great deal of
pressure on the animal's skeletal system.
With the use of pet stairs your animal can easily move up and
down. You simply place the stairs in front of the item that you
want the dog or cat to have access to and they'll be able to
utilize it immediately.
There are several different designs of pet stairs available. One
of the most popular types of pet stairs is constructed with
puppies in mind. When a dog is small it can be impossible for it
to jump onto the furniture. This means the owner has to lift the
dog up and down repeatedly. For most people this chore can
become tiresome quickly.
With the use pet stairs, the puppy can then move on and off the
furniture with ease. You simply choose the piece of furniture
you want the puppy to have access to, be it a chair or a bed and
allow the puppy to utilize the stairs. This also helps the
animal gain a sense of independence and they will become
familiar with that particular piece of furniture which means
that they are more likely to migrate to it as a resting place as
they mature.
Pet stairs are available in different sizes depending on the
size of your pet. You'll need to choose the pet stair that can
accommodate the weight of your own dog or cat. They are made
from high density foam that is covered with a fabric. Some pet
stairs allow you to remove the fabric so that you can clean it.
They are also available in a variety of colors so that they will
complement the room you place them in.
Purchasing pet stairs is a wonderful way to ensure the continued
health of your pet. You'll no longer have to worry about them
falling while jumping onto or off of the furniture.