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17 August 2020 - 3:36 pm
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Hi,

They have her on both now. she is pretty drugged up. She isnreally tired.

I know its normal... but is it?

I just found good stair treads ..but I wanted to ask this which is better the ramps or pet stairs for her to get on the bed easily when things go back to normal. Its her front leg also. I kmow that has an impact on balance. 

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17 August 2020 - 5:18 pm
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I wanted to ask this which is better the ramps or pet stairs for her to get on the bed easily when things go back to normal. Its her front leg also. I kmow that has an impact on balance. 

Great question!

Front leg amputees have a harder time going down stairs or ramps, than going up. I would think that pet stairs for the bed are going to be easier because the ascent would be gradual, it won't be as steep for her to get to the bed.

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17 August 2020 - 5:23 pm
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Thank you so much. Im looking for it now. thank you 

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17 August 2020 - 5:26 pm
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Yes and Amazon has a fantastic set that has held up fantastic for us.  Another tripawds member has these also and loves them. 

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17 August 2020 - 5:27 pm
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that looks fantastic. Thank you!

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17 August 2020 - 5:31 pm
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Amazon

That link will also let you shop on Amazon AND support Tripawds smiley10

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17 August 2020 - 5:32 pm
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Thats incredible! I trued to order it but every seller is sending it only in sept!

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17 August 2020 - 5:37 pm
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There are 2 sizes.  One was in stock,  the other was not.  

They have held up better than other stairs we've tried.  The others were very rickety. This one has a very solid base and is easy to put together.  

The only thing i didn't like was a metal emblem,  which we removed easily enough. 

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17 August 2020 - 5:42 pm
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Pittens is very quiet. she is coming to me. eating everything. but just falls down. resigned or drugged uo ...I dont know. its feeling very sad. could it be pain

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17 August 2020 - 5:43 pm
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ok. 4 steps seems best right. less distance between steps

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17 August 2020 - 5:43 pm
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Hi.  I'm not sure which specific set of stairs that is, but you should just try doing a search online for whichever one it is and not worry about ordering it from Amazon if it is not in stock.  Chewy has one that looks like that in stock:  https://www.che.....y/dp/55108

Griffin lived an amazing life for 11 years! Diagnosed with osteosarcoma on March 17, 2020, Griffin's right forelimb was amputated on April 2, 2020. Ten days later he was running and playing fetch! Lung metastasis discovered in July 2020 did not slow down Griffin and he lived joyfully for the next 7 months, passing peacefully at home on February 11, 2021. https://griffin.tripawds.com

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17 August 2020 - 5:45 pm
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And that one from Chewy is currently 30% off...

Griffin lived an amazing life for 11 years! Diagnosed with osteosarcoma on March 17, 2020, Griffin's right forelimb was amputated on April 2, 2020. Ten days later he was running and playing fetch! Lung metastasis discovered in July 2020 did not slow down Griffin and he lived joyfully for the next 7 months, passing peacefully at home on February 11, 2021. https://griffin.tripawds.com

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17 August 2020 - 5:46 pm
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but out of stock! ughhh.

thanks stacy you are so sweet for looking also!!!

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17 August 2020 - 5:47 pm
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Some of this may be a combination of pain meds and her finding her new equilibrium.  By Tue/Wed the hospital meds should be out of her system and I believe you'll see a difference.  

She sounds like she's doing really well,  breathe mama ❤

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17 August 2020 - 5:49 pm
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ok.... thanks. I hope its a good difference and its not her feeling upset with greater clarity

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