"Come on, girl!" I called, opening the back hatch.
"It's okay, Maggie," I encouraged her, patting the edge of the trunk.
A terrible yelp followed by whimpering that still haunts me.
My heart sank. I knew something was seriously wrong.
The treatment? Surgery, medications, and weeks of physical therapy totaling over $5,800.
"This is extremely common in aging dogs," the vet explained.
"Their joints can't handle the impact of jumping in and out of vehicles. The sudden strain tears ligaments and damages cartilage."
Then she said something that changed everything:
"This injury was completely preventable with the right equipment. You need to get her a proper dog ramp immediately."
I felt terrible. My poor Maggie was suffering through painful recovery—all because I didn't realize the danger of letting her jump from that height.
After researching for hours, I discovered most dog ramps on the market had serious problems:
• Many were flimsy and wobbly, scaring dogs from using them
• Some collapsed unexpectedly under larger dogs
• Most were a nightmare to adjust for different vehicles
• And they were either too steep (causing strain) or too bulky to store
The first time we used it with Maggie (after her recovery), the difference was incredible. Instead of hesitating and trembling like she did with the cheap plastic ramp, she walked confidently up the stable Sakerplus ramp into our SUV. No wobbling. No fear. No painful jumps.
Features | Standard Dog Ramps | Sakerplus Dog Ramp |
---|---|---|
Safety Carabiner Lock | ❌ | ✅ |
Joint-Friendly Design | ❌ | ✅ |
Adjustable Height/Length | ❌ | ✅(17"-28" / 37"-53") |
Easy Portability | ❌ | ✅Folds to 16.9" × 4.5" × 12.9" |
Multi-Use (Cars, Beds, Sofas) | Limited | ✅(17"-28" / 37"-53") |
Non-Slip Surface | Basic | Advanced Paw-Print Grip |
Weight Capacity | 100-150 lbs | Up to 200 lbs |