morninghill Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 One of our dogs has mobility problem, very weak back legs, can’t climb stairs. What would you use to let her get up and down the steps from the living area to bedroom in our fifth wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Amazon has a wide variety of pet ramps. You could look there to see if you find a solution. You may end up having to make your own though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertraveler Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 We have had some success with ramps and some dogs that did not like them. The steeper the incline, the less our dogs seemed to like to use them. How does your dog get into the fifth wheel and the tow vehicle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Instead of weak muscles, the problem might be arthritis. Have you had your dog examined by a vet? Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 9, 2022 Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Ray,IN said: Instead of weak muscles, the problem might be arthritis. Our last dog developed arthritis at about 14 or 15. Toward the end of her 16th year she needed help to stand after she would squat to potty. She is gone but will never be forgotten. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vette Racer Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 You pick them up, carry them to the next level, and love on them as long as you can. Quote Tom2016 Ram CC dually, 2011 HitchHiker DA 349 RSB, 2014 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) How much is a dog worth? by Ronald Regan. I almost cried during that movie scene. Edited November 12, 2022 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justRich Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 My old cat was getting really weak in the hip joints and I put him on glucosamine for cats. It really works! He's still weak, but far better than a few years ago. Quote ~Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Our 13-year-old dog is on glucosamine and Rimadyl for her old joints. They do help. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowGypsy Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 Old thread but: We had larger dogs 70+ lbs, and one can purchase a "lift", sort of looks like one of the heavy duty cloth things that people would carry logs for a fireplace. You can assist by lifting with straps with the support under the belly. It worked great for two dogs of ours, and anyone with a larger dog should keep one on hand, just in case a dog is injured. I used it walking the dog for short walks more toward the "end", and let me be able to keep her until she decided to "go". A rude neighbor told me "when I had a dog like that, I put her down as it was too much of a hassle". Geesh! Looked it up and they call them "lift harnesses". Quote Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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