Rear seat wedge for doggo

[Squatchranger]

They're thinking.

"Put the phone down, close it up and let's roll dummie!"

Lmao its like the boyfriend who hates pictures, make a huge effort to pose right and all that so you just have to take one and then ultimately still end up taking like 300 lmao

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[subquark]

Found this. Kinda pricy.
https://www.amazon.com/PetDek-Vehicle-Shelf-Non-sliding-Carpet/dp/B009DLUBA6/ref=sr_1_3?crid=244MMGI5C7H79&keywords=seat+wedge+pet&qid=1658935524&sprefix=seat+wedge+pet,aps,57&sr=8-3

Dang, that IS pricey! I suppose if the tripod-like legs are good, the rest might be decent with some padding. That carpet looks really thin. And you probably have the same angle issue for the back of the seat. But if those legs are good, it could be beefed up and a nice option, albeit a tad pricey.

The dog in the third image doesn't look so happy, and he probably wants to be in a Ranger!

 

[got3fords]

Probably an easy DIY with plywood, carpet and some 2x4 cut as wedge support...

I was hoping to have something a little nicer and lighter. Right now I have piece of particle board with a piece of 2x4 screwed onto one edge which goes toward the rear.. It works ok, but not great.

 

[got3fords]

Dang, that IS pricey! I suppose if the tripod-like legs are good, the rest might be decent with some padding. That carpet looks really thin. And you probably have the same angle issue for the back of the seat. But if those legs are good, it could be beefed up and a nice option, albeit a tad pricey.

The dog in the third image doesn't look so happy, and he probably wants to be

Dang, that IS pricey! I suppose if the tripod-like legs are good, the rest might be decent with some padding. That carpet looks really thin. And you probably have the same angle issue for the back of the seat. But if those legs are good, it could be beefed up and a nice option, albeit a tad pricey.

Looks like you could just prop up the rear with something. Like a pool noodle!

 

[subquark]

Hmm, the pool noodle is a really good idea, really light (and cheap).

And if it's too thick, it's easy to trim it down.

Thanks! =)

 

[Msfitoy]

I was hoping to have something a little nicer and lighter. Right now I have piece of particle board with a piece of 2x4 screwed onto one edge which goes toward the rear.. It works ok, but not great.

Particle boards are notoriously heavy...I'd use something else...

 

[got3fords]

Hmm, the pool noodle is a really good idea, really light (and cheap).

And if it's too thick, it's easy to trim it down.

Thanks! =)

I know right? I just thought of it, and the more I think about it, the more I think I can make it work, even without that pricey deck.

 

[got3fords]

Particle boards are notoriously heavy...I'd use something else...

Yeah, I just threw together what ever scrap I had.

 

[newtremorguy]

Our Cheech tore his CCL (like our ACL) when we left him in the car for less than 5 minutes (windows down a bit, parked in the shade, in our sight, while we picked up new glasses).

We think he got his legs stuck between the seat and the center console/cup holder in our old Corolla. He's a big nervous wreck in the car, so going back and forth in the front seats, and standing on his rear legs to look out the windows, is typical for him. We'd already brought him for a partial CCL tear on the one leg and were advised to let that heal on its own. We got home and he couldn't put any wait on his other rear leg—the "good" leg.

Fortunately, we have a really great vet who does both small and large animals (plus Kate's an administrator at Tufts vet school and gets great advice from them). He had a CCL surgery where they use monofilament line to act as a ligament to hold the knee joint together. The vet gave me quite a visual when I asked how strong it was: "you could twirl him over your head by his leg and be okay, but don't!" =D

Four weeks later, Cheech was running again with no limp. Of course he had more physical therapy than any human would get—cold laser, physical therapy, and even a hot pebble massage (I'm ashamed to have such a fancy pants thing as that for him and would never have that for myself). But our kid has been full-grown for nearly 30 years and Cheech may be a bit of a "fur baby" for us (read: I should get such a life!). =D

All this to say - good move on finding a great solution for your dog.

Hey Sub, I relate to your story as well. Our Boxer had a TPLO surgery, which sounds very similar to what you're describing. He healed amazingly well, but right after the surgery I was nervous we made a mistake due how seriously he was disabled. We had to "sling" his back end every time he got up to pee for three weeks. Pooping, well, It was like carrying an 80-pound suitcase...for about 10 minutes while he smelled out the best spot. The first few times, I could tell my dog was like "what the hell are you doing, give me space".
Needless to say, I wore nitrile gloves because I knew between the sling, the placement of said sling, and supporting him with one arm, I was getting poop on me, or I was cleaning off his sling.

The things we do for our pets.

Thanks for the kind words-

 

[canyonslicker]

Really??? Dog hammock works great with a blanket or two and a few toys.. wow I guess people go over board with their furbabies comfort.. I love my dog but really??!! To each is own I guess..

 

[Synfulz]

Really??? Dog hammock works great with a blanket or two and a few toys.. wow I guess people go over board with their furbabies comfort.. I love my dog but really??!! To each is own I guess..

I know many suggestions been made. But I have a piece of thick plywood with legs on it and carpet. Need to have seat up for my girl. She would be hitting her head on the ceiling from the seat height. Also when standing on the platform to look out window it's just right height. Then use one of those hammock covers and her bed.

 

[subquark]

Hey Sub, I relate to your story as well. Our Boxer had a TPLO surgery, which sounds very similar to what you're describing. He healed amazingly well, but right after the surgery I was nervous we made a mistake due how seriously he was disabled. We had to "sling" his back end every time he got up to pee for three weeks. Pooping, well, It was like carrying an 80-pound suitcase...for about 10 minutes while he smelled out the best spot. The first few times, I could tell my dog was like "what the hell are you doing, give me space".
Needless to say, I wore nitrile gloves because I knew between the sling, the placement of said sling, and supporting him with one arm, I was getting poop on me, or I was cleaning off his sling.

The things we do for our pets.

Thanks for the kind words-

Indeed, the things we do. =)

I know about the sling you're talking about! We got one for Cheech but he wanted to bite us when we put it on, so we didn't. Luckily, he was only 18 pounds at the time and we carried him up and down stairs.

I bet that was tough on your shoulders! 80 pounds is serious weight. And I'm sure you would have done it no matter how much he weighed. =)

We gave our harness to a vet friend (Kate works at Tufts vet school) who used it for a dog that they (the same vet school) said would never be able to use his rear legs. She worked with the dog, in the harness, to develop something called "spinal walking" (here's an article I just found that helped me understand what that is: https://www.handicappedpets.com/blog/spinal-walking-in-dogs-explained/).

Thanks for sharing your story and that's one lucky boxer! =)

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