<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://doggie-steps.wetpaint.com/xsl/rss2html.xsl" type="text/xsl" media="screen"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://doggie-steps.wetpaint.com/scripts/wpcss/wiki/doggie-steps/skin/clubclass/rss" type="text/css" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Doggie Steps - Recently Updated Pages</title><link>http://doggie-steps.wetpaint.com/pageSearch/updated</link><description>Recently Updated Pages on http://doggie-steps.wetpaint.com</description><language>en-us</language><webMaster>info@wetpaint.com</webMaster><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:59:59 CST</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:59:59 CST</lastBuildDate><generator>wetpaint.com</generator><ttl>60</ttl><image><title>Doggie Steps</title><url>http://create.wetpaint.com/img/logo.gif</url><link>http://doggie-steps.wetpaint.com</link><description>Doggie Steps</description></image><item><title>Doggie Steps - Low Prices, Great Selection</title><link>http://doggie-steps.wetpaint.com/page/Doggie+Steps+-+Low+Prices%2C+Great+Selection</link><author>doggiestepsz1</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://doggie-steps.wetpaint.com/page/Doggie+Steps+-+Low+Prices%2C+Great+Selection</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:59:59 CST</pubDate><description>&lt;div align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#ff0000&quot; size=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Choose  From A Variety Of Doggie Steps At Amazon.com...&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;http://doggie-steps.wetpaint.comhttp://www.informationology.com/doggysteps1-I&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Safely order  &lt;b&gt;Doggie Steps &lt;/b&gt;from Amazon.com, the most trusted name on the Web and save  today.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Just click here &lt;a class=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;http://doggie-steps.wetpaint.comhttp://www.informationology.com/doggysteps1-L&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Doggie Steps  &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Doggie Steps are engineered to help your dog simply get up and down  from high places like beds, couches and chairs and come in a variety of designs  and prices.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;They are constructed from a variety of materials including  wood, plastic and metal and some are even carpeted to provide a softer walking  surface for your dog.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Many people at first think that the idea of  ordering doggie steps for their pet is a marketing gimmick but if you stop and  think for a second you will realize that Doggie Steps really are a super  idea for your dog.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Petite dogs like Chihuahuas can literally injure  themselves by jumping down from high places because of the stress placed on  breakable leg bones. Over time this repetitive jarring can cause serious and  painful destruction to their legs and when you think over the cost of going to  the vet versus ordering some doggie steps you will soon see that they can  without a doubt pay for themselves.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Older dogs can develop the same  sicknesses us humans do like arthritis and blindness and as your dog gets on in  years they will begin to regularly slow down and can have issues climbing up and  down from their favorite resting place and some large dog breeds can suffer from  hip dysplasia which can be very painful.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The quality of life and  happiness of an older dog suffers too as they will eventually stop trying to get  to their favored spot if they are having pain jumping up and down.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In  fact, many veterinarians are reporting seeing an increase in senior dogs such  ailments as back problems, arthritic joints and muscle degeneration and this  makes sense when you think about it because as medical technology advances dogs  are starting to live longer just like we do.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For some the answer might be  to just lift your dog up and down but if your dog is overweight you risk  injuring your back and don&amp;#39;t forget that as your dog ages you do too and what  was once a straightforward lift might not be so easy anymore.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When  getting doggy steps you need to think about a few items like the height needed  and how much weight they will need to be able to withstand. You also want to  make sure that the incline is right for your dog&amp;rsquo;s size as doggie steps that are  too angled for your dog will make them difficult to use and your dog will stay  away from them.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;That&amp;#39;s why there are a wide variety of dog steps to pick  from. Some doggie steps have just two steps while others have 5 steps and some  premium models can be adjusted so they can be used in many situations.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Be  sure that the doggie steps you choose will be strong enough for your dog and  also make sure they are the proper width. If you plan on moving the steps around  your house you want to make sure that you&amp;#39;ll be able to lift and move them  easily as well or you might think about ordering several so you don&amp;rsquo;t have to  move the doggie steps ever.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Be sure and check to see if there are  non-skid pads on underneath to help protect hardwood floors and provide  stability and if you plan on using them outdoors you might want to avoid buying  doggie steps manufactured from wood or are covered with pricey carpet or padded  material.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;With the many doggie steps on the market it should be simple to  choose one that matches your homes interior decor and frequently you will find  dog steps that fit so perfectly in a room that they are almost  invisible.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Another great reason to get doggie steps is to aid a dog that  has been hurt or has had surgery. A good set of dog steps can help your dog  recover quicker since they won&amp;rsquo;t have to do any jumping to get up and  down.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Even if your dog seems healthy if they are overweight they can  still benefit from doggie steps as they don&amp;rsquo;t have to strain to get up and down  from furniture.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Another thing to think about if you own a miniature dog  like a Chihuahua is the apprehension of jumping up and down from high places as  many small dogs can be afraid to make large jumps down from a couch or bed  particularly when they are first brought home and aren&amp;#39;t comfortable with their  home.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;So when you think about it getting your dog some doggie steps just  might not be such a bad idea after all. They can help your dog live a healthier,  happier life and that should make you happier too.&lt;br&gt;&lt;hr size=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>
