The first thing people have trouble with when they age or gain weight is getting up and down the stairs. Luckily, there are dozens of cool inventions on the market that make this vital task much easier.
But for dogs, the situation is a bit more difficult. Dogs get old and gain weight too, and they suffer from many of the same health problems like cancer, sleep apnea, and joint problems.
This video shows a dog sized chair lift that can help ailing dogs get up and down the stairs more easily.
Hank, the dog in the video, is a stockier breed. But hip and joint problems are much more common in smaller dogs regardless of their weight, breed, or age. Be sure to look out for the telltale signs of joint pain so you can get them to the vet before it becomes a bigger problem.
