Sausage Dogs & Back Injury Prevention: Lajka Tries Doggie Stairs
Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela.
Having had two big dogs who jump up on the bed without any reluctance (yes, I am that type of dog owner who allows her animals on the bed, big mistake), I never thought of them needing any help to get up there. Then Lajka joined the bunch, and of course, within a week, realized that my bed is so much cozier than hers. And she started jumping up and down. With her being a sausage dog and having a long back and short legs, I started worrying about how a small seemingly irrelevant thing like jumping up could have dire health consequences over time. So, I got some doggie steps.
Cats Love Them
It was interesting to see different reactions from all the pets. The kittens started using it within a couple of days, and found it a nice resting spot, as it’s very close to the wood burner. Miki, my almost 2-year-old cat, didn’t seem as keen to use it, and will still go around when he wants to jump up on the bed. The big dogs, Lava and Hela, mostly found it a nuisance. Now they need to go around the steps to get close to the bed and jump up. Hela showed a little bit of interest in actually using them, but she is still unsure what to think of it and would rather go around. Lava, on the other hand, being a sensitive soul, is now even more confused and gets frustrated, as she doesn’t know from which side to approach the bed.
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