[News] Pet Stairs Come in Deluxe Form Too - YorkieTalk.com Forums

fasteddie · 05-31-2005, 10:21 PM

Sometimes not even severe back pain will stop a pet from lounging with the rest of the pack.

When my 11-year-old beagle, Sarah, suffered spinal problems last year, the vet said not to let her jump onto the bed or sofa.

What? The portly princess of the universe would have to sleep in a dog bed?

Right.

Needless to say, I picked her up and placed her on the sofa throughout the day and on the bed at night until she felt better – and my back gave out.

Jeanne Wolfington devised a better plan after her 5-pound Yorkshire terrier needed neurosurgery. The Seattle-based entrepreneur created Puppy Stairs, a variety of ramp and step configurations made of a durable, high-density foam.

The soft cubes cushioned the terrier's steps up to the couch, which reduced its pain and prevented further injury. Although the cubes are made of foam, they're tough enough to support a human adult, so kids can play on them too.

The washable covers come in four colors: beige, gray, navy blue and deep ivy green. Prices range from $44 for the smallest cube to $242 for the largest ramp and cube combo.

Puppy Stairs are sold online only at www.puppystairs.com.

http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2005/0...cle_536155.php

DiOrGiRLy · 06-01-2005, 06:48 AM

Neato!!! = )
-toni

kraekerr715 · 06-01-2005, 02:26 PM

I can make that for less than $30. Another thing to add to my list of projects. My dogs will love it!

Junebug · 06-27-2005, 06:37 PM

^^

Did you see this thread about how to make stairs?
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ghlight=stairs

And
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/att...tachmentid=701
And
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/att...tachmentid=702

Joy · 06-29-2005, 06:02 AM

That is such a great idea..
We use to use the cushions from the couch.. But those are to cute.. I love that idea because you can personalize them..
He id a fantastic job!! Love it!!

kp&nala · 06-29-2005, 06:24 AM

Our Lhasa, KoKo is getting old, has joint problems, arthritis and overweight on top of all that. She isn't able to jump on or off the bed and somedays can't/won't jump down off the couch or chair. My sister had one of those chairs that will fold out into a small bed (from Wal-Mart) we started putting that next to the bed and it works great!

06-01-2005, 06:48 AM	#2
DiOrGiRLy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 547	Neato!!! = ) -toni __________________ DiOrGiRLy tiny's dogster page Tiny Piccolo Baci's Fotki Album

06-01-2005, 02:26 PM	#3
kraekerr715 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Westminster Posts: 168	I can make that for less than $30. Another thing to add to my list of projects. My dogs will love it! __________________ >>> Kelly & Rylee <<<

06-29-2005, 06:24 AM	#6
kp&nala Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 972	Cheap Stairs Our Lhasa, KoKo is getting old, has joint problems, arthritis and overweight on top of all that. She isn't able to jump on or off the bed and somedays can't/won't jump down off the couch or chair. My sister had one of those chairs that will fold out into a small bed (from Wal-Mart) we started putting that next to the bed and it works great!

06-27-2005, 06:37 PM	#4
Junebug *Moderator Emeritus* Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,149	^^ Did you see this thread about how to make stairs? http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ghlight=stairs And http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/att...tachmentid=701 And http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/att...tachmentid=702

06-29-2005, 06:02 AM	#5
Joy BANNED! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 2,094	That is such a great idea.. We use to use the cushions from the couch.. But those are to cute.. I love that idea because you can personalize them.. He id a fantastic job!! Love it!!