Upon Shaggy's Osteopathic Vet, Dr. Kim Parker's recommendation, we got Shaggy a Help'Em Up harness from Blue Dog designs. Shaggy weighs roughly 70 LBS and a Medium fits his very well. Below is a picture of Shaggy with the new harness, which fits him very well.
The Help'Em Up harness is very well made and is appears to be quite strong. There is a handle in the front, right behind the shoulder.
One can help a mobility-challenged dog, like Shaggy, whose biggest hurdle is getting up, using the two handles on the harness. In fact, I am able to help Shaggy gently climb the steps, until the ramp is built. I use the phrase, "Suitcase Dog', to describe the way I help/carry Shaggy up the steps. It is not very difficult, but needless to say, one needs to be extra careful, for the safety of all involved.
The diagram below (courtesy of Blue Dog Designs), shows how the harness should be fitted on a dog and its fine features.
Currently, Shaggy is also getting Swim Therapy from Wag'N Swim.
Working with an ailing animal, as many of us know, requires a lot of patience. Shaggy has taught me a lot, especially in the last few months.
If you know someone, who has a dog suffering from a similar problem, perhaps you could tell them about the Help'EmUp Harness. I do not profit in any way from promoting the product. It is simply that I want to help pet parents and pets who have Degenerative Myelopathy.
Peace :)
Working with an ailing animal, as many of us know, requires a lot of patience. Shaggy has taught me a lot, especially in the last few months.
If you know someone, who has a dog suffering from a similar problem, perhaps you could tell them about the Help'EmUp Harness. I do not profit in any way from promoting the product. It is simply that I want to help pet parents and pets who have Degenerative Myelopathy.
Peace :)
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