gryhndsr4us Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 My "little old lady" Gypsy fell coming down the stairs this morning. She has stumbled a few times in the last few weeks also. She has been in for her senior check up recently and we know she is getting weak in the hind end. Gypsy also has arthritis and is on meloxicam for that. She will be 13 on Saturday. Fortunately other than scaring the heck out of both Gypsy and I she seems to be ok. I have a plush fleece line collar I can use to assist her, but I think a harness would be better. She really only goes upstairs at bedtime now, she doesn't go up just to follow anymore. Any suggestions for a comfortable harness? My "little old lady" Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) Gypsy Carol Becker of God's Greyts makes them. I love them. And everything goes to the dogs Here's a write up on them from Cara on Northcoast Greyhounds Edited July 8, 2010 by Greytluv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 In the meantime, until you get the harness, you can always take a very large towel and loop it under her stomach and use it almost as a sling to help her down the stairs....it's not ideal, but until you have a harness, you don't want to take any changes!! Good luck. Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Another option, the Ruffwear Webmaster. I used one for Cora after her broken leg, FCE, and in her last few weeks of OS. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Gypsy In the meantime, ditto the towel, or a sweatshirt, which I find easier to manage. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meandmy Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I ordered the assistance harness from North Coast Greyhounds when my Shadow was having issues and it worked greyt! It was really, really soft and he could wear it comfortably all day if/when he was having difficulties. Hugs to you and Gypsy Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I like the Pet Lift from Surgi-sox available here: Dogleggs Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhndsr4us Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 Thank you for the replys! The one on North Coast Greyhounds is what I was thinking of. I just couldn't remember where to find it. I have sent an email to Carol. Hopefully it won't take very long. Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Thank you for the replys! The one on North Coast Greyhounds is what I was thinking of. I just couldn't remember where to find it. I have sent an email to Carol. Hopefully it won't take very long. It probably won't take long! Carol's a sweetheart about coming to the rescue of struggling pups, as far as I've experienced and from what I've heard. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OMGiluvgreys Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I go with God's Greyts. Got one for our 15 y. o and it worked greyt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhndsr4us Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 Thank you everyone. I heard back from Carol and Gypsy's harness is being made. Gypsy is feeling better and with the lower humidity silly and spunky today. She was scared to come down the stairs this morning. But with some assistance she made it. Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I'm so glad Gypsy is feeling better. Carol is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Thank you for starting this thread. I just sent an email to Carol also. My Brandi, age 9.5, has weak hind legs too and sometimes falls and can't get up by herself. As Fiveroooers suggested the sweat shirt works but now I need something to keep on her all the time My "little old lady" Gypsy fell coming down the stairs this morning. She has stumbled a few times in the last few weeks also. She has been in for her senior check up recently and we know she is getting weak in the hind end. Gypsy also has arthritis and is on meloxicam for that. She will be 13 on Saturday. Fortunately other than scaring the heck out of both Gypsy and I she seems to be ok. I have a plush fleece line collar I can use to assist her, but I think a harness would be better. She really only goes upstairs at bedtime now, she doesn't go up just to follow anymore. Any suggestions for a comfortable harness? My "little old lady" Well Happy Birthday Gypsy on your upcoming special day this Sat. You look beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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