Make Your Money Go Further With Budget Pet Steps

Make Your Money Go Further With Budget Pet Steps

by Bella Holly

It's no surprise with the financial crunch we're all living in, that many of us pet owners are on the hunt for cheaper pet accessories. When hunting for (http://www.helpyourpets.com/petsteps.html) cheap dog steps, we have two options, which are to buy them or make them ourselves.

Some may believe pet steps to be a bit frivolous when cash is tight, however pet steps could save your dog from painful (and expensive) health problems later on in life. It's really more of a preventative for early arthritis and painful joints.

For instance, dog steps can be especially important if you have one of the smaller breeds of dogs weighing less than 20 pounds. Some breeds of dog, particularly the teacup and miniature breeds can have extremely fragile bones, and have been known to actually break their legs by leaping from furniture. Dog steps can reduce or eliminate this hazard.

Older and larger breeds of dogs can also benefit from pet steps. As older dogs tend to have trouble ascending and descending, a good quality set of steps could mean a world of difference in and older dog's comfort. As with larger breeds of dog, they can easily develop conditions such as arthritis, which is quite common, but can be very painful and expensive to treat. A set of dog stairs would easily allow them to maneuver from furniture.

Most inexpensive (http://www.helpyourpets.com/petsteps.html) dog steps are made from foam covered in carpet or other material. Many of these styles can be bought for $20 or less at many popular stores and online outlets.

Those with a knack for hobby projects may want to try building cheap dog steps. Once again, most of these projects are made from foam and covered with carpet or other suitable fabric. One pet owner even reported he covered his dog's homemade steps with artificial turf. However, this can be expensive depending on the materials you use for the dog stairs.

Whether your dog's steps are purchased economically or homemade, it's essential that you keep in the size your dog needs. Small dogs need steps that are no more than 12 inches wide. Medium-sized dogs weighing 35 pounds or less can use steps 14 inches wide. Larger dogs need steps that are at least 16 inches wide.

The height of your dog is also another thing to consider. Dog stairs that have very tall steps aren't going to work very well for a short-legged dog, yet very short steps could trip a long-legged dog.

Finally, be sure your dog steps are sturdy enough to support your dog's weight. Test your dog on a sample of the steps if possible. If not, be sure to check any weight information on the product label. The last thing you want is for your precious pet to fall through a step and hurt itself. - 20511

A great place to start your search for pet stairs is at (http://www.helpyourpets.com) helpyourpets.com.
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