Support Sling by DISA – Unisex (up to 9kg*)

$30.00

Support Sling by DISA – It’s all about giving your hound a leg up during IVDD recovery.

Designed and handcrafted by dachshund owners for dachshunds featuring a suede backing and fleece lining (against the belly).  They simply slip around your dog’s girth and slide back to the rear legs to provide comfortable pelvic support.  The straps are webbing and fully adjustable to save the backs of owners and hounds alike!

The underbelly band measures approx 55cm.  Cuddle or sherpa fleece to the underside (belly), contrasting lined suede trim and completed with an adjustable 25cm webbing complete with D ring and slider which extends to a length of approx. 80cm.

*PLEASE NOTE WHEN ORDERING:
FEMALE: CHOOSE A SLING WIDTH RELATIVE TO THE WEIGHT AND SIZE OF THE DOG.
MALE:  NARROWER BANDS MAY BE SUITABLE FOR SMALL-SIZED DOGS TO ACCOMMODATE FOR “WILLY” ROOM HOWEVER EVERY DOG IS DIFFERENT IN LENGTH AND ANATOMY.  IF YOUR DOG IS HEAVIER THAN 7KG OPT FOR A WIDER BAND WIDTH SO THE SLING CAN BEAR THE WEIGHT.

IMPORTANT: If you require a sling for a hound over 9kg, is a “serial puller” or not trained to walk on a lead, a GingerLead would be more suitable as the webbing goes under the belly and there is a clip to attach to harness/lead giving more control.

Description

It’s not uncommon for Dachshunds to become very weak or paralysed following an IVDD episode.  Some may not be able to move their legs at all and others may be able to move their hind legs but unable to take proper steps (drunk walking)

Without any assistance, these dogs either fall or drag their hind legs along the ground when trying to walk.  It’s not advisable to let your dog drag itself along.  Firstly, dragging can injure the skin where it scrapes along the ground.  Secondly, your dog will find it very hard to walk properly again once it’s got into the habit of dragging itself along.

A good way to learn to walk is to be given some physical support while attempting to walk.  By doing this you are keeping your dog out of harm’s way and also re-training the action of walking.  PS:  don’t forget sure you pop your dog on a lead as well to control your hound’s enthusiasm!

Copyright

All artwork, graphics, content & handmade IVDD aids (sold at DISA Shop) are the property of Dachshund IVDD Support Australia, (DISA) its directors, officers, employees, consultants, agents, and affiliates and may not be reproduced, duplicated, or resold.

Original artwork, graphics and or/handmade IVDD aids shall not be used for promotional /for-profit or non-profit uses. Copyright is retained by the graphic artist/pattern maker and/or DISA

Please use common courtesy and email us to ask permission before using our images or images, website content, photos or products on your website, blog or Facebook Page and ensure correct attributions to DISA once permission is granted.

Questions about Copyright should be sent to us Email Team DISA

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Additional information

Band width

5cm, 6cm, 7cm, 8cm, 9cm

Colour

Pink Stone Suede, Pink Black Suede, Blue Stone Suede, Blue Black Suede, Pink Fleck Red Suede, Teddy Bear Brown Brown Suede

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