Product: Fur E. Frenz / Dog Lift Harness Sling
The Cheapest Place To Buy: AMAZON
My Product Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Veterinarian Approved for Arthritis and Joint Pain, Knee and Hip Stability, and Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation.
Fur E. Frenz Dog Lift Harness Sling / ACL Brace/ Limping Help Up Aid/ Veterinarian Approved for Old K9 Cruciate Ligament Support, / Canine Arthritis, / Rehabilitation, / Poor Stability, / Joint Injuries, / Mobility and Recovery
Product Overview
This Dog Lift Harness Sling may be just what the doctor ordered if you have a large or giant breed dog having trouble with mobility. Mobility for your pet could be going up and down stairs, taking a walk, or even just getting up from a sitting or lying down position. Whatever the situation, it is designed to make both of your lives easier, more comfortable, and more enjoyable.
This product is made specifically for larger breed dogs. The two sizes it comes in are large and extra-large. The Large Size is designed to support a dog 24 to 27 inches in girth (girth being measured in front of the hind legs), and weighing 45 to 74 lbs (20.4 to 33.6 kg.).
The Extra-Large Size is designed to support dogs with a girth measuring 28 to 33 inches, and who weigh 75 to 200 lbs. (34 to 90.7 kg.). Consequently, it is made of premium quality, extra support material USA tested for strength and durability. The fasteners are heavy duty Velcro.
The harness straps are adjustable so that you don’t have to bend while helping your furry friend move more easily. The lift harness sling is machine washable but should be air or clothesline dried, since it may shrink in the dryer.
PROS & CONS:
PROS
- It’s a simple, supportive device that allows you to help your dog! Walks or little outings you used to enjoy together are possible again.
- Many senior dogs with wobbler’s syndrome or hip dysplasia with muscle atrophy have great trouble navigating stairs. Now you can help him get up and down steps and even up into the car with less pain and greater ease.
- It’s designed for large and giant breeds for whom arthritis and joint pain is the most debilitating.
- The extra strong lifting reinforcement pad is 32.5 inches long and 8 inches wide for excellent contact support.
- This product is not only good for geriatric arthritic dogs but can be used for those pets recovering from injury or surgery. It’s vet approved for knee and hip recovery and rehabilitation.
- It’s machine washable; no muss or fuss. Available in blue and black.
CONS
- The product is designed for larger breed dogs only. (Yes, this one is also a PRO but not if you are the owner of a medium or small breed dog suffering with arthritic joint pain or recovering from surgery.) If it seems a bit exclusive, small and medium breeds have their own specialized physical aids; Also joint pain (whether due to injury or advancing years), is much kinder to smaller dogs than it is to large or giant breed dogs.
- Since the two different sizes are girth and weight specific, you’ll have to measure and weigh your dog.
- Yes its machine washable and that’s great since our Big Old Babies tend to get stinky after a walk or swim. But tough and durable as this material is, it can’t be guaranteed not to shrink in the dryer.
- “Do I want to trust ‘Velcro’ with my 110 lb. baby?” But we’re talking tested and approved heavy duty Velcro.
In Conclusion
Most of the customer reviews thought that the Fur E. Frenz / Dog Lift Harness Sling truly helped improve their lives and was worth every penny. I myself have only used the large size on my dog Eckhart who is 57 lbs. The product fit well and definitely helped me help him get up and down stairs better. We now use it on neighborhood walks as well and I swear he actually walks along beside me now with a smile on his face!
With the stability of this lift harness sling plus the essential support you give holding onto it from above, your faithful family member can more easily rise, walk, climb, and just generally lead a more normal, active, and dignified life.
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Hi Sue
It must be difficult to have a dog because of age or disability to need help in getting about. It hard for you the dog owner and the dog itself. The review was very informative and contained all the information I would possible require. I can see why it is useful for big dogs, but what about small dogs with disabilities, is there a product for them?
Does the dig mind being put in a harness, will it not feel to constrictive to the animal?
Thank You
Antonio
Hello Antonio, and thank you for your comment and questions. Sure it’s a bit difficult having a dog with disabilities, but that’s why products like the Dog Lift Harness Sling are so useful! They make both owners and pets lives much easier. Most loving pet parents are happy to help their physically challenged pet out, especially if the dog is older and has been a family member for quite a few years.
Yes, don’t worry, there many products for small breed dogs with temporary or permanent disabilities as I mentioned; But this is a review of a product specifically designed for large breed dogs. Some dogs may take a little time adjusting to a harness, but once they realize the much greater ease of mobility, the adjustment period is relatively short!
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This is a helpful post since I know several people with senior dogs. Seems like seniors who also have senior dogs would find this dog lift harness especially valuable, because they may not have the strength to lift the dog as they once did. This harness would be perfect in lending a hand of support. Looking at how sturdy the harness is made, the dogs would feel secure and so would the owners. In fact, the handle would give the dog owners a really good grip on the dog—maybe even a two-handed grip. Definitely worth recommending to my friends with senior dogs who have mobility issues. Thanks for the post!
Hi Colleen, and thanks for reading the review and for leaving me a great comment. You’re so right…senior owners with senior or disabled large dogs would definitely consider the Dog Lift Harness Sling a valuable device for both mobility and security.
I’m glad you found the review helpful. I use one myself for my Labrador mix and it’s definitely worth recommending to pet owners for dogs with mobility issues, or rehabilitation and recovery periods.
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My aunt in USA will be happy with this and I am very sure she will not hesitate to contact you if I pass this good news to her. My Aunt, Jane like dogs very much. Dogs are her bets. Currently I stay in Kenya and I am also fond of dogs, but I find it a challenge to manage old dogs or disabled dogs.
Thanks
Divican
Hello Divican and thank you for commenting on the dog harness review. It can indeed be a challenge to manage geriatric or disabled dogs (especially large breeds), which is why it’s so great that they make devices like these to make life happier and more comfortable for both pet and pet owner.
Yes, be sure to let your Aunt Jane know that there are different products available nowadays to make life much easier for her and her beloved dogs.
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Having owned a Dachshund for 16 years, in his last 3 years something like this would have really been beneficial to him and me. I also had a black Lab that made it to 12, but I was not aware that there was equipment like this available in 2007.
Form your Review I can see where it would be a definite Plus to help senior dogs get around. You seem to be well pleased with the one you have for Eckhart.
I will definitely remember this because I am considering getting another large dog.
Sonny
Hi there Sonny, and thanks very much for your comments and input. Yes, dachshunds in particular can have potential disabilities as they get older due to their long vertebral columns. Wow, 16 years! What a wonderful long life to spend with a loving pet owner. Nowadays there are many products available to keep our pets more comfortable in their senior years. You may want to check another article:
https://mygeriatricdog.com/senior-dog-supplies-ways-to-ease-your-dogs-arthritis
Yes, Eckhart and I love his Dog Lift Harness Sling. Going for a walk, he used to just stand at the top of the porch steps and whine; now I slip his harness on, and we go down the steps and continue on our merry way.
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