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04-26-2024, 12:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,581
M.O.C. #30417
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Anybody use a dog ramp?
Murphy tore his ACL. Surgery on Tuesday. Several camping trips planned. Looking for something I can use for the trailer and our bed. Yes he's allowed
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Tony & Donna & the best dog ever, Murphy.
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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04-26-2024, 01:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
Posts: 2,897
M.O.C. #24086
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We bought a folding Weather Tech ramp for our Golden Retriever.
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Daryl and Marianne,
2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
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04-26-2024, 01:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,361
M.O.C. #6433
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We used a Petstep folding ramp to get our aging Goldens in/out of our truck and trailer. Including one that had TPLO surgery to repair a torn ligament and another with bad hips. Initially I bought a telescoping ramp. But it had a thin carpet like surface that was somewhat slick and our girl didn’t like it. The Petstep has a much better molded rubberized surface and more stable overall. All our Goldens used it with no problem.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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04-26-2024, 03:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Granger TX
Posts: 2,595
M.O.C. #21044
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We bought a ramp for our aging English shepherd in 2008 but frankly we rarely used it. By 2017 one of our border collies needed the ramp. I eventually had her wearing a harness to help her get into the truck and the RV. I thought I had more photos but the one below is the only one I could find. Gus was 2 at the time and he did not need the ramp! The ramp took up half of the entry steps so Debbie and I had to be careful exiting the RV. We bought this one from petsmart and it extends to fit then situation. I have seen newer ramps that are skinnier than ours…skinny would be better.
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MikenDebbie Aggie ‘77 in the sticks near Austin TX
2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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04-26-2024, 04:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,084
M.O.C. #20477
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Tony,
Assume your pup is having TPLO surgery. My pup had a few weeks of PT after surgery. The second rear leg blew out about a year later.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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04-27-2024, 03:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,237
M.O.C. #25165
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I bought a folding ramp from Chewy and use a "stramp" at the end on the ground to give it some lift so the angle into the door isn't so steep. The "stramp" is a step/ramp that is about 6 inches at the low end and 12 inches at the high end.
We have 2 English Bulldogs and the smaller only has about 3 inch legs so she's dragging her transmission everywhere she goes.
https://www.chewy.com/pet-gear-one-s...ramp/dp/288501
https://www.chewy.com/pet-gear-tri-f...ramp/dp/212530
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Robert & Diana McNeal
2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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04-27-2024, 08:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,670
M.O.C. #2283
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We have a rough tough hunting hound a PBGV so I lift him in and out when he is too lazy to get in or out by himself.
Lynwood
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04-27-2024, 10:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
M.O.C. #1920
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Many years ago, our Lab tore his ACL. They gave us a sling that went around his belly that we helped him around with. As soon as he healed, he was good as new. We had the TPLO surgery. He would not have been able to use a ramp. We had to use the sling per University of Illinois clinic.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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04-27-2024, 10:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,361
M.O.C. #6433
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We used a belly sling in addition to the ramp after our Golden had TPLO surgery. The sling took most all the weight off the hind legs until she healed from surgery. After healing we continued the ramp alone so she did not have to jump to get up the stairs. And at her being 80+ lbs, it also saved my back.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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05-01-2024, 01:34 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Burleson
Posts: 32
M.O.C. #19942
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We bought and used the Weathertech ramp for our elderly Beagle. Had to do some training to get her to use the ramp, but, once she got the hang of it it worked great! We used Cheetos laid up the ramp to entice her to walk up the ramp 😀
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05-01-2024, 02:23 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2024
Location: Mason City
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #34119
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foldbak
Murphy tore his ACL. Surgery on Tuesday. Several camping trips planned. Looking for something I can use for the trailer and our bed. Yes he's allowed
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Yep, same problem here. We invested in an extendable ramp from PetSafe. We use it for the camper AND for getting her in the back seat of the truck
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05-01-2024, 02:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
M.O.C. #1920
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Tony, how did Murphy’s surgery turn out? Hope everything is healing well.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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05-13-2024, 09:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,581
M.O.C. #30417
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The surgery went well. Thanks for asking. We're almost 3 weeks in and its been a challenge. Dealing with an 80 lb high energy lab is tough. He's starting to put a bit of weight on his leg. We go out in 2 weeks. I'm hoping this ramp will work on the trailer. It works on the car but the car is a much lower angle. Dam the price of ACL surgery has sure gone up since my last 2 surgeries. The last 2 were $1500 each. This one was $5000.
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Tony & Donna & the best dog ever, Murphy.
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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05-13-2024, 09:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
M.O.C. #1920
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I am glad Murphy is healing up. Best of luck on your travels.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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