<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://doggy-steps.wetpaint.com/xsl/rss2html.xsl" type="text/xsl" media="screen"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://doggy-steps.wetpaint.com/scripts/wpcss/wiki/doggy-steps/skin/cerulean/rss" type="text/css" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Doggy Steps - Recently Updated Pages</title><link>http://doggy-steps.wetpaint.com/pageSearch/updated</link><description>Recently Updated Pages on http://doggy-steps.wetpaint.com</description><language>en-us</language><webMaster>info@wetpaint.com</webMaster><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:19:17 CST</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:19:17 CST</lastBuildDate><generator>wetpaint.com</generator><ttl>60</ttl><image><title>Doggy Steps</title><url>http://www.wetpaint.com/img/logo.gif</url><link>http://doggy-steps.wetpaint.com</link><description>Doggy Steps</description></image><item><title>Doggy Steps - Great Selection, Great Prices</title><link>http://doggy-steps.wetpaint.com/page/Doggy+Steps+-+Great+Selection%2C+Great+Prices</link><author>doggystepsx1</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://doggy-steps.wetpaint.com/page/Doggy+Steps+-+Great+Selection%2C+Great+Prices</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:19:17 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 Doggy 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://doggy-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;Doggy 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://doggy-steps.wetpaint.comhttp://www.informationology.com/doggysteps1-L&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Doggy Steps  &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Doggy Steps are manufactured to help your dog simply get up and down  from high places like beds, couches and chairs and come in an assortment of  designs and price ranges.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;They are constructed from a variety of  materials including wood, plastic and metal and some are carpet covered to  provide a softer walking surface for your dog.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Many people at first think  that the thought of ordering dog steps for their pet is a marketing ploy but if  you stop and think for a second you will soon see that &lt;a class=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;http://doggy-steps.wetpaint.comhttp://www.squidoo.com/DoggySteps&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Doggy Steps&lt;/a&gt; truly are a neat idea  for your dog.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Small dogs like Chihuahuas can genuinely injure themselves  by bouncing down from high places because of the stress placed on breakable leg  bones. Over time this repetitive jarring can cause critical and painful  destruction to their legs and when you look at the cost of going to the  veterinarian as opposed to ordering some dog steps you will realize that they  can easily pay for themselves.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Older dogs many times develop the same  ailments us humans do like arthritis and blindness and as your dog ages they  will begin to regularly slow down and can have problems climbing up and down  from their preferred place and some large dog breeds can suffer from hip  dysplasia which can be quite painful.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The quality of life and happiness  of an older dog suffers also as they will ultimately cease trying to get to  their special spot if they are having pain jumping up and down.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In fact,  there are 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 technologies advance dogs  are starting to live longer just like us humans 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 big you chance  hurting yourself and remember that as your dog ages you do too and what was once  an easy lift might not be so easy any longer.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When purchasing doggy steps  you need to think about a few things like the height required and how much  weight they will need to be able to support. You also want to make sure that the  incline is correct for your dog&amp;rsquo;s size as doggy steps that are too steep for  your dog will make them hard to use and your dog will not use  them.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;That&amp;#39;s why there are an assortment of dog steps to pick from. Some  doggy steps have just 2 steps while others have 5 steps and some deluxe models  can be adjusted so they can be used in a variety of situations.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Make sure  that the doggy steps you decide on will be strong enough for your dog and also  make sure they are the right width. If you plan on moving the steps around your  house you want to make sure that you will 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  doggy steps at all.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Also 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 outside you might want to stay away from buying doggy steps  manufactured from wood or are covered with expensive carpeting or  padding.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;With the great selection doggy steps for sale it should be easy  to pick one that complements your homes interior decor and frequently you will  see dog steps that fit so naturally in a room that they are almost  unnoticeable.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Another super reason to get doggy steps is to aid a dog  that has been injured or has had surgery. A nice set of dog steps can help your  dog recover faster as 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 doggy 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 teeny dog like  a Chihuahua is the fear of jumping up and down from high places as many small  dogs can be scared to make large jumps down from a bed or couch especially when  they are first brought home and aren&amp;#39;t comfortable with their new  surroundings.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;So when you think about it getting your dog some doggy  steps just might not be such a dumb thought after all. They can help your dog  lead a happier, healthier life and that should make you happy too.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;hr size=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>