NEWS & HELPFUL TIPS FROM THE DOG RAMP CO. 

The leading cause of lameness in the back legs of dogs is hip dysplasia. It occurs when the ball (round head of the thighbone) and socket (acetabulum – concave indentation of the pelvis) joint of the hips do not develop properly....

A Guide to Choosing the Right Dog Ramp or Steps for Your Car Veterinarians and mobility specialists often emphasize that repeated jumping — especially for older dogs, large breeds, and breeds prone to hip and back issues — can accelerate joint wear and even cause...

Congratulations on making the decision to purchase a dog ramp or dog steps!! This is an important purchase for dog owners, especially if your dog is ageing, unwell, or a small dog breed. Choosing the right apparatus can feel overwhelming, as there are benefits and...

IVDD stands for intervertebral disc disease. The intervertebral disc is a spongy, doughnut-shaped pad that lies just underneath the spinal cord in dogs. Each disc forms a bridge between neighbouring vertebrae providing flexibility and strength to the spinal cord. The...

Dogs are important members of our families. Our four-legged friends are not like us and cannot hop on twos to use furniture or get into cars as we do. They need to jump and leap to get up to these heights, and while most dogs are great jumpers, it doesn’t mean they...

Poppy - the Dachshund Puppy Fondly known as Sausage Dog, Wiener Dog, Dachshund or Badger Dog, the Dachshund is an adorable addition to any home, with their cheeky and fun-loving temperament. They fit in wherever they go. Unfortunately, this breed is prone to suffering...

Whether you live in an apartment or are considering moving into one, it can present a few unique challenges for you and your dog. Not only do you have to carry furniture up flights of stairs, but most apartments are smaller than the average house and don’t have the...

Ageing is an inevitable fact for all of us, and watching our beloved pets get older is both a privilege and heartbreaking. It might be a challenging process for your dog to come to terms with, as their body gets weaker, and some develop mobility problems. To help them...