dog ramp for car travel

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:40 am

Anyone used a dog ramp for their beardie? I'm not a car driver but my lovely sister in law takes us to the vet when she can (works part time) in her car, which is the hatchback type. I can't remember the make. As Jethro gets older and his owner too a ramp would be so useful, especially the folding type.

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:36 am

I had something like this, Mary - mine wasnt foldable but I chose plastic steps ( very study, mine were, for Betsy ) as they were lighter to manoeuver for me. Hope this helps!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Easipet-Foldable-Access-Steps-Plastic/dp/B019E0WZ0E/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=plastic+dog+stairs+for+car&qid=1616407115&sr=8-6

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:52 am

Yes we've had a couple of ramps the one we have now is the best, it's very light (some are ridiculously heavy), folds in half and is very robust, takes a beardie weight no problem.

We've had it a while so can't remember the make off the top of my head but I think it has it written on it so will have a look for you Mary.

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:56 am

This is it:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PetSafe-Solvit-Ultrlite-Bi-Fold-Pet-Ramp-Compact-and-Lightweight/402690882677?hash=item5dc23f3c75:g:d4wAAOSwNJRgJ--I

Other suppliers are available Laughing

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 12:44 pm

Thanks for the speedy replies Judy and Jacquie. I will discuss with S-I-L and see what she thinks. (She's a very practical person).

xxx

Newbie Joined: 21 Mar 2021 Posts: 2

Hi Mary

We've had a ramp for Dougall for a couple of years now.

Its a Solvit triscope ramp. It was quite expensive but a godsend. We wanted this one particularly as it telescopes into 3 parts, and therefore takes up less room in the car.

We got it from Easy Animal, but not sure they're doing this particular one now.

I think the nearest equivalent one now to ours is called Pet Safe triscope ramp.

Have a look at this one. This looks good.
https://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/pet-gear-tri-fold-pet-ramp-%28online-only%29

Helen & Dougall

PS Yes it is me. My original account seems to be locked after I had to change the email address associated with it. Have asked Paul to unlock, but in the meantime, set up a new log-in.

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 9:22 pm

Mary we have just bought folding steps.
Look on Google for Folding steps under £40. x

Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2021 2:12 pm

Thanks guys! He had no trouble jumping into Kirsty's hatchback yesterday, but that won't always be the case, and I simply haven't the strength to be able to lift him. I want my youth back Crying or Very sad

xx

Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2021 5:44 pm

Heidiwuff wrote:

. I want my youth back Crying or Very sad

xx

Don't we all Mary - don't we all Crying or Very sad

Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 9:11 pm

I used to lift large woodshavings bales, and heavy bales of hay up until December 2010 when I lost Twigs the pony. Can't believe I'm such a weakling now, its not like I'm stick insect thin or anything (more the build of a connemara pony Rolling Eyes

). Think I'm going to have a hissy fit Evil or Very Mad

Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 9:18 pm

Think I lost the ability to do that before 2010 Mary Mad

Back injury Sad

You enjoy your hissy fit you probably deserve it Razz

I might even join you Cool

Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 4:05 pm