Hello, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to me and my two cross-bred dogs, lava and spatula.
There were two big dogs jumping into bed without any desire (yes, I am the type of dog owner who allows her animals in bed, a big mistake), so I didn’t think they needed help standing up there. Lajka then joined the bundle and, of course, within a week, I realized my bed was much more comfortable than her. And she began jumping up and down. As she is a sausage dog and has a long back and short legs, I began to worry that small seemingly unrelated things like jumping can affect harsh health over time. So I got some dog stairs.
Cats love them
It was interesting to see the different reactions from all the pets. The kitten started using it within a few days and found it to be a nice resting place as it was very close to the wood burner. My almost two-year-old cat, Miki, wasn’t keen to use it, so she still spins when she wants to jump into bed. The big dog, lava and spatula, almost felt it was an annoying thing. Now they go around the stairs to get closer to the bed and jump. Hera actually showed a bit of interest in using them, but she still isn’t sure what she’ll think of it, rather spins. On the other hand, lava is a sensitive soul, which makes it even more confusing now, and irritating as you don’t know from which side to get closer to the bed.
It took the radio a while to get used to them
For the first few days, Lajka had found a way to avoid using steps, but he found that she was extremely proud of her by continuing to jump up and down from the bed. Something to avoid, as if she saw Step as an obstacle or challenge. I had to put a small chair next to the bed and make it more difficult for her to find a way to get up around the stairs, so she tended to use them more. Offering treats and praise, he showed her physical appearance for several days, and finally seemed to have done a trick. She still occasionally jumps up and down from bed, but now she’s more obsessed with using steps. It’s interesting to see something she’s never seen or used before and soon became another random routine.
However, there are other risk factors
And it’s rough performances and wrestling spatulas and booms for hours each day. Anywhere, on the floor, on the bed, outside while walking. It’s intense, but it’s clear they have a lot of trust in each other and they’re so much fun. And it’s harmless, most of the time. Seeing the way the radio threw herself and walks under the shera, Hera jumps on her as she wrestles on the ground, causing her to worry that she might hurt herself. After all, there is a weight difference of over 20 pounds between them.
Prevention is important
It is important to take steps to prevent injuries when giving birth to sausage dogs that are prone to spinal problems. They may still happen, but in this way I have made it even more reassuring that I am doing what I can on my side. And, at such a young age, limiting her activities and seeing how happy it makes her, it’s not a really option. So for now, I oversee all their playtimes to give them a timeout when it appears they’re going too far, so the radio can rest and we can avoid any accidents. Also, over time, their performances will likely be slightly reduced or at least become wild, especially in summers when walks get longer and the weather is warmer. In the meantime, it’s just a small thing like moving up and down from the bed using procedures to ensure that her back is not under tension. Plus, it’s always a plus, as kittens love it and approve it!
This article is part of the series by Dr. Maja, Lava and Hela.
