{"product_id":"dog-sling-for-back-legs","title":"Merlin Dog Sling for Back Legs, Padded Handle, 4 Sizes for 20–77 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost dogs who lose their back legs lose them slowly. The front end stays strong and willing; it is the hips that stop starting. Those dogs do not need carrying. They need a hand under the back end for the first few steps, and again at the curb, and again at the back door. A dog sling for back legs does exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMerlin is that and nothing more. A soft knit panel sits over the hips, two loops pass around the hind legs, and a detachable padded handle lets you take as much or as little of his weight as he needs that day. The front of the dog is left completely free, so he still walks. He is just not doing all of it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is light enough to leave on between yard trips and small enough to go in a coat pocket. Four sizes, from a 20 lb terrier to a 77 lb shepherd.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Merlin works for dogs whose hips give out\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports the back end only\u003c\/strong\u003e — the right amount of help for a dog who can walk but cannot get started.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront of the dog left free\u003c\/strong\u003e — he still does the walking with his own front legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetachable padded handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — take as much or as little weight as he needs that day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft brushed knit panel with bound edges\u003c\/strong\u003e — not raw webbing, which is the usual cause of rubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSits clear of the tail and underside\u003c\/strong\u003e — he can relieve himself with it on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour sizes, 20 to 77 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e — from a terrier to a shepherd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight and quick to put on\u003c\/strong\u003e — small enough for a coat pocket, and works on stairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS 16 to 18 in, M 18 to 21 in, L 20 to 24 in, XL 24 to 30 in (waist closest to the hips)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 lb to 77 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft brushed knit with bound edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo loops around the hind legs, and a detachable padded handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront of the dog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft completely free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBathroom breaks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes: the sling sits clear of the tail and the underside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes; go down slowly and let him set the pace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich size, and which dogs it is not for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure the waist closest to the hips. S fits 16 to 18 inches (20 to 28 lb), M 18 to 21 inches (28 to 39 lb), L 20 to 24 inches (39 to 55 lb), XL 24 to 30 inches (55 to 77 lb). If you are between sizes, take the larger. It supports the back end only, so if the front legs are weak too, or you need to lift him bodily into a car, you want the full-body Harrier harness instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about a dog sling for back legs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lu-faq\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #E4DED4;margin:8px 0 24px\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED4\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;font-weight:600\"\u003eHow is a rear sling different from a full-body harness?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eThis supports the back end only. If your dog's front legs are also weak, or you need to lift him bodily into a car, you want the full-body harness instead. If he can walk but his hips give out, this is the right one and it is far less to put on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED4\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhich size do I order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eMeasure the waist closest to the hips. S fits 16 to 18 inches (20 to 28 lb), M 18 to 21 inches (28 to 39 lb), L 20 to 24 inches (39 to 55 lb), XL 24 to 30 inches (55 to 77 lb). If you are between sizes, take the larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED4\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;font-weight:600\"\u003eWill it rub?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eThe panel is a soft brushed knit with bound edges rather than raw webbing, which is the usual culprit. Check the skin inside the leg loops after the first few days, especially on a thin-coated dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED4\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;font-weight:600\"\u003eCan he go to the bathroom in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eYes. The sling sits clear of the tail and the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED4\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;font-weight:600\"\u003eCan I use it on stairs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eYes, and it is one of the places it earns its keep. Go down slowly and let him set the pace. Take the weight, do not pull him forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4DED4\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 0;font-weight:600\"\u003eWhat is the shipping and return policy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eFree tracked shipping on every US order. Orders ship within 1–3 business days and arrive 6–15 business days door to door. US only. Returns within 30 days of delivery, unused and in the original packaging. If it arrives damaged or is not what you ordered, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree tracked shipping on every US order; orders ship in 1–3 business days and arrive 6–15 business days door to door, US only. Returns within 30 days of delivery, unused and in the original packaging, and if it arrives damaged or is the wrong item we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lulil","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":47966111760545,"sku":"LUL-SLING-REAR-S","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":47966111793313,"sku":"LUL-SLING-REAR-M","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":47966111826081,"sku":"LUL-SLING-REAR-L","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":47966111858849,"sku":"LUL-SLING-REAR-XL","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4424\/5409\/files\/merlin1.jpg?v=1790819569","url":"https:\/\/lulil.com\/products\/dog-sling-for-back-legs","provider":"lulil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}