Acerca de
WHAT THE PRESS SAY
Published articles about the benefits of using a ramp.
Jumping out of high SUV boots is shown to place more stress on dogs’ front legs, potentially doing long-term harm. A new study has shown dog-owning drivers could be putting their pets’ health at risk by forcing them to jump out of their cars’ high boots.
Researchers analysed the impact leaping from different heights had on dogs’ legs, getting 15 dogs to jump from platforms set to three different heights.
​
The study’s authors found that “allowing dogs to repeatedly jump clear from vehicles with high boot compartments may be inadvisable."
As every dog owner knows, it is near impossible to stop a puppy from leaping paws first from the back of the boot. But letting them jump from significant heights – such as that of a 4x4 boot – could put the family pet at risk of arthritis, a study has found. Researchers have found that the leap from a large 4x4 puts four times more force on a dog’s legs than a normal step. If a pet does this regularly, they may sustain wear and tear on their joints and this could lead to painful osteoarthritis, which affects around one in five dogs.
A study in the journal Veterinary Record, which examined the impact on 15 dogs of jumping from boot-height, concludes that it is "inadvisable". Instead, it is suggested owners set up a ramp for their dog to walk down.