{"product_id":"rear-leg-support-sling","title":"The Rear-Leg Support Sling","description":"\u003cp\u003eA padded, adjustable sling that supports your dog's rear end so weak or arthritic back legs don't have to do all the work. One handle, two buckles, on in seconds, for stairs, cars, slippery floors and the last stretch of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs dogs age, the back legs usually go first, arthritis, hip trouble, muscle loss or just years on the clock. The Sumikaze sling wraps around your dog's lower body and gives you a padded handle to take some of that weight. Not to carry them, to help. Enough that the stairs are possible again, the car isn't a fight and the walk to the end of the garden doesn't end with them stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also saves your back. Most people lift an ageing dog badly, bent over, twisting, one arm under the belly. The handle keeps you upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to fit it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen every strap first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the padded panel across your dog's lower back, just in front of the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePass the front strap under the belly, behind the front legs; pass the rear strap under the belly, in front of the back legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip both quick-release buckles. Tighten until snug, two flat fingers should slide under any strap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand beside your dog, take the handle and lift just enough to share the load. Reward and take a few steps together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst few times: keep it to a minute, on flat ground, with treats. Build up once they trust it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × rear-leg support sling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable belly and chest straps (attached)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fitting \u0026amp; sizing card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine wash cold on a gentle cycle or hand wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir dry. Do not tumble dry or iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the padded panel clean between washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the buckles and stitching once a month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mobility aid, not a medical device. If your dog's back legs have declined \u003cstrong\u003esuddenly\u003c\/strong\u003e, if they're dragging or knuckling or if they seem to be in pain, see your vet before using a sling. It supports the hips and shares weight for short assisted movements, stairs, cars, garden, floors, not to hold a dog's full body weight for long carries or to move a dog who can't bear any weight at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree UK delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispatched in 1 to 2 working days, arrives in 5 to 10, fully tracked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-day money-back guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e Try it with your dog. If it doesn't help, email us within 30 days and send it back for a refund (£3.99 return postage). Faulty or wrong item, that's on us, no charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much weight can it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to roughly 40 kg of dog, for assisted movement, sharing the load, not carrying it. A short lift into a car boot is fine; carrying a large dog any distance isn't what it's for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I leave it on all day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA few hours at a time is fine so you're not re-fitting it constantly. Off overnight and check the skin underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it help a dog with weak front legs too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this one supports the rear only. Front-end or whole-body weakness needs a different harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy dog just had cruciate or hip surgery. Can I use this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften yes and vets frequently recommend a sling for post-op support, but ask yours first and follow their timeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it's the wrong size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmail us within 30 days and we'll swap it. 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