Hip Dysplasia
Our 170 lb Newfoundland has hip dysplasia. We had traveled with him in the past but now he will not be able to climb the pet ramp to ride in our Supper Crew truck. We are treating his condition with t...
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I have not had to deal with a 170 pound patient with hip dysplasia. I can't imagine the way a sling would work with that big a patient, the torque and angles a person would have to use to assist a dog up a ramp would be pretty difficult. I think your best plan would be to offer an assist with a ramp, our 75# goldens adapted to a hand between the back legs as an assist going up a ramp or steps. Going down wasn't usually a problem, but the towel or sling works to control the descent.
