#5854 - 02/21/10 03:24 AM
Harnesses and Boots
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#5952 - 02/21/10 10:36 AM
Re: Harnesses and Boots
[Re: MaxaLisa]
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Thank you so much - great idea to post these!
Feli used two of these harnesses, and I have a question:
Feli's neurologist suggested the Hartmann harness to help her with her herniated discs. It's obviously great for a dog like Feli whose back shouldn't have been arched as her disc problems where in the middle of her back. I was never able to make it work though, and felt and still feel quite stupid. The strap along the back, when fitted well for her to walk comfortably, became confining and too short when she was lying down. But then when it was fitted to give her enough room when she was lying down, it became too loose when she got up as then the back part of the harness slid down her croupe. It MUST be possible to make it work. Was anyone ever able to figure it out?
I ended up carrying her up and down the stairs and lifting her into the car instead. My vet showed me how to do it best for her back, putting my arms like forklifts underneath her, and my hands holding her in place.
And towards the end, I used the Ruff Wear harness (listed on top of Lisa's list) to be able to steady her instantly when she stumbled while walking.
Sarah
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#40620 - 05/12/10 06:07 PM
Re: Harnesses and Boots
[Re: 3K9Mom]
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#62839 - 07/09/10 09:47 PM
Re: Harnesses and Boots
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I used the Help-Em-Up harness for Rica and generally liked it. It was easy for me to give her rear end support with the back strap. The one negative about it was that the straps would loosen a bit over time, but it was easy enough tocorrect that. I also had one of the slings, but never liked it because the strap was too long and made it harde for me to lift her. Here's a picture of her in the harness. 
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#62881 - 07/09/10 11:38 PM
Re: Harnesses and Boots
[Re: Woodreb]
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Thank you Johanna for the picture. It helps seeing her wear it. Rica was lovely. Did she have DM also?
We're having the same problem with the sling and the long straps. We end up tripping over each other. Plus, I'm afraid I'm hurting her belly area.
Was the Help Em Up comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time?
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#62895 - 07/10/10 12:27 AM
Re: Harnesses and Boots
[Re: AgilePaws]
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Rica had severe HD and spondylosis that eventually resulted in loss of function of her rear legs. I kept the harness on most of the time, just removing it to clean periodically and for exams at the vet's. She seemed comfortable in it.
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