Practical for dog owners for many reasons beyond bad hips, pet ramps are a back-saver when it comes to helping your pet into the bathtub, the truck, or onto an examining table. Most models fold up for convenient storage, much like these found HERE.
Slings are designed to allow the human to give the dog a lift up, without over-stressing the human's back.
The ingenious solution to rear paralysis due to any conditions of the bones, muscles or joints, canine wheelchairs are gaining in prestige. These can used for surgery recovery, painful arthritis, or loss of limbs altogether. The wheelchairs are custom-fit, but still allow slight adjustments for weight gain or loss.
Whether you are looking for other options aside from surgery, or are looking at surgery recovery, always be sure and consult your veterinarian, he or she may know where you can obtain used or re-furbished equipment at a lower price.
