Amazon Basics Foldable Non-Slip Pet Steps, Grey

I was looking for stairs to help my senior cat get up onto the bed easier

what appealed about the stairs I bought was the simplicity, great design and it fold and fits under the bed easily

kitty is slowly getting used to it
Great product and the price point was an added advantage

Facile da montare, semplice ed immediata da piegare qualora non la si utilizzi più, occupa inoltre poco spazio quando ripiegata. Materiale resistente, i tappetini rendono la salita/discesa più gradevole al proprio animale. Unica pecca, forse un po’ ripida, soprattutto per animali di media taglia.

My 12 yr old furbaby has a hard time getting around these days but these steps help keep her independent. I have three sets now….2 for home and, because they fold up and are lightweight, one that I take with us on trips.

Bought it to help my senior small dog (chihuahua mix, approx 10 lbs.) with getting up on the bed now that he can’t quite jump as high anymore. He started using it day 1 within an hour of setting it up and showing it to him.

++ Pros:

+ It does lock in place firmly and without fail, and is easy enough to lock/unlock and collapse.

+ Easy to clean and sanitize.

+ The overall height from ground to top is good for small breeds.

+ The incline isn’t too steep.

+ The step-up height should work for most, although I’d definitely double check measurements before buying for dogs with longer bodies or shorter legs (dachshunds, corgis, etc.).

+ So far it seems these may last a while if taken care of properly and kept clean.

— Cons:

– The surface size of each step doesn’t give as much room as some may need, possibly making it a little harder on those who need a little extra foot space for support.

– The fabric shown on the steps is actually thin felt-like adhesive pads that you have to apply yourself (included with purchase). The adhesive is decent, BUT the pad itself doesn’t give much grip and might cause missteps or slips. I’d definitely recommend adding some silicone grip strips or tiny shower anti-slip spots to each pad, or just opt for using better quality pads from somewhere else.

– The sturdiness of the main material it’s made of is functional but lacking – it’s much thinner than I’d hoped for. It’s durable, but the light weight of it plus the thinness makes it wobble slightly whenever my dog goes up them too quickly or missteps a bit.

– It also comes with four VERY small adhesive “grips” you’re supposed to stick on the bottom to prevent slipping around on the floor. They’re incredibly small, thin, terrible quality foam-like material with no grip AT ALL, and the adhesive works about as well as using a glue stick on them would. All four came off after TWO DAYS of use. I even tried superglueing them on as a last resort, but they’re so small and slick that even putting a rug under the stairs didn’t keep it from sliding around. I ended up gluing on some small silicone grip strips instead. Do yourself and your pet a favor and just throw the ones they send with this straight in the trash with the shipping box. 0/10 on this part!!

– Not a huge deal, but worth a mention: they do make a bit of noise when being used, at least on my hardwood floor with a rug. They’re thin and hollow so I did expect a little noise. It isn’t loud, but you’ll definitely get used to the “thunka-thunk” sound quickly.

== Overall:

Not great, not terrible. They are cheaper than most other ones like this for a reason, and you get what you pay for, mostly.

The slightly-shaky stability of the material, sub-par grip of the fabric pads and absolute garbage bottom grips are the biggest complaints I have, and they are big concerns anyone should take into consideration before purchasing. If you can deal with a bit of simple and cheap diy reinforcements, these aren’t a terrible option for the price compared to other similarly sized ones that are 2-3x more costly. They’re decent budget steps for a dog who’s learning to adapt to their limitations, as long as the dog is the right size and has only mild to moderate mobility issues.

My dogs love the ease of using the steps

These are sturdy and affordable steps and we are very happy with our purchase. Our dog is a border collie/terrier mix and although she was a bit reluctant to use the steps at first, with a little encouragement from us with treats at the top of the steps and use of a leash to help her up the stairs onto the bed, she was soon able to climb the steps without any further help from us. I must admit that she is very easy to train, and she hops on and off the bed quite happily and easily now after only three days of training.