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Stair lift for
pets
Do you need a stair lift for
your pet?
It may seem a strange issue
but some people have difficulty moving their pet from floor
to floor.
Perhaps you own a dog or cat
that has an amputated leg, injured hips or knees. Or the
animal may have another disability that makes climbing
stairs impossible. Could a stair lift be the
answer?
Putting a dog or other
animal on to a stair lift involves placing the creature on a
device that was not intended to be used in such a way. All
the features and controls on a domestic stair lift are
designed for a human passenger.
If an animal fell or jumped
from a moving stair lift it could cause more problems - and
possible injuries - than envisaged.
That said, many people do
have pets that are too heavy for them to carry from floor to
floor.
Some people may be inspired
to think of installing a larger platform lift that could
move the animal up or down stairs.
Or they may want to adapt an
existing stair lift - perhaps by fitting a cage or
pet-adapted seat.
But whether a manufacturer
or installation company would consider it an appropriate use
is another matter.
In addition, using a stair
lift for your pet may well invalidate the stair lift
warranty.
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