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Post by andretti66 on Apr 14, 2013 8:18:41 GMT -7
Thanks Dodgerslist for the wonderful info on IVDD and for the preventative measures you share. We made the furniture blockers for our whole house; they were so easy and they work so well. We have ramps for certain things, like our bed and the picture window. But for the couches and chairs, these are super. We never knew what IVDD was until we lost our first doxie to a horrible blowout incident. We cried for months, still do even now. We vowed, when we learned what had gone wrong, that we'd do ANYTHING in our power to prevent it from happening to our family again. We're very careful with our furry baby now, and your page has been so helpful! Thank you! John & Charlene Roberts, Danka Roberts
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Post by PaulaM on Apr 14, 2013 8:51:42 GMT -7
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Post by Nesaby & Bella on Sept 9, 2014 10:27:56 GMT -7
that is so cool
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Post by Julie & Perry on Sept 19, 2014 9:48:00 GMT -7
I searched for a long time for the solution to this problem. Here is the condensed version. I pushed the bed against the wall on one side. Two sides were covered by the headboard and footboard. For the remaining side I ordered a ramp off Etsy, only $20 plus shipping. Then I found an old metal/mesh folding fireplace screen at Goodwill for only $5 . Between the two of them no more jumping off the bed! For the sofa, I bought a length of plastic carpet protector, only $6, the kind with the pointy spikes on the back. Trimmed and placed upside down on the sofa and anchored with the pillows results in no more jumping on/off couch. Hope this helps! Julie and Nala
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Post by Bernadette & Frank on Sept 24, 2014 11:51:56 GMT -7
Can you post a link to the ramp you bought? I'm looking for a couple of them, but cant decide if it's worth it to buy or build yet.
Thanks in advance!
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Post by Julie & Perry on Sept 25, 2014 8:42:30 GMT -7
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Post by Lisa & Franklin on Dec 9, 2015 20:36:54 GMT -7
If you want to keep your doggie from jumping up on your bed ever again..I found a solution after hours of research: It's an elevated bed frame with 18-20 inches of clearance underneath. I ordered the 18" one today and will have it in a few weeks. With the added height of my mattress, the total height will be over 25"! No need for a box spring! They are custom made in South Carolina and they ship! There is an extra fee if you want it stained (they have so many colors to choose from) and if you want to add a headboard. They are currently on an end of year sale. Obviously, if you have this high of a bed, it's great because your "short" dog won't be able to jump up on it, but I, personally would recommend never lifting them up and putting them on it without strict supervision so they don't jump off!! www.finnwooddesigns.com/sale.htmlMy dog, Franklin, is currently post-op, strict crate rest but has mobility in his back legs. The doctor expects a full recovery so my husband and I will do everything in our power to keep him from jumping on furniture and doing stairs. I also ordered this expandable gate on Amazon.com (found out about it through Martha Stewart website actually). It was $30 and expands out to 360 inches!! It's super lightweight and flexible, so you can block furniture, wrap it around, etc. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GGWSMR4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00I plan on using it to block our sofa. I have not received these products yet, but you can be sure that as soon as I do, I will post on here a review on both items and how they are working out! We are hoping for a full recovery for our little Franklin. He's only about 11 days out of surgery now, and it's been very tough, but we're seeing so much improvement from that day he went paralyzed in his back legs!
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Post by Jen & Peter on Dec 14, 2016 14:13:39 GMT -7
Oh my! Those are amazing!!!!! I'm definitely making some of these!!!!
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Post by Tim & ? on Jun 5, 2018 10:46:55 GMT -7
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Post by Romy & Frankie on Jun 5, 2018 13:16:14 GMT -7
Tim, it is so important that our IVDD dogs do not jump on furniture. Blockers are definitely needed. Those look good and quite easy to make. Can you share with us some of your dog's IVDD story?
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Post by Lynn & Murphy on Sept 14, 2019 17:41:03 GMT -7
My husband made the pvc furniture blockers, but we found that stretching large tee shirts over them worked easily and no sew (we needed them quickly
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Post by Naomi & Jax on Jan 28, 2020 15:55:04 GMT -7
I like this idea. Looks worth trying.
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Post by Julie & Perry on Jan 28, 2020 19:45:19 GMT -7
I've been using folding fireplace screens. They're lightweight, easy to move, and inexpensive.
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