CareLift Rear Portion Lifting Aid Mobility Harness, Medium, Brown

Editor's note

This rear-support harness is where the guide sends most owners of arthritic dogs. It fits a dog whose hind end is failing, one that struggles to rise, slides on smooth floors or hesitates at stairs. A padded sling sits under the pelvis and abdomen with a handle above the hips, and it is quick to put on and take off.

It is for a dog that can bear weight but struggles. Sudden collapse, or a dog that cannot bear weight at all, needs diagnosing before any equipment.

Sizing is where it goes wrong. Too loose and it slides back and lifts by the abdomen. Too tight and it presses on the hips. Measure rather than estimate, and size up if your dog falls between sizes.

From our guide Harnesses for Arthritic Dogs: A Walking Harness and a Lifting Harness Are Not the Same Thing.

About this product

Give your sweet friend the support he needs with the PetSafe CareLift Rear Support Harness. This rear harness is ideal for senior or disabled dogs, or pals who are recovering from surgery. It’s designed to distribute weight evenly across your pup’s hips and abdomen—allowing you to help your pal to go for a walk or get in and out of the car. Support handles and a lifting leash extender both work to make lifting your pup easier and reduce the strain on your back. It’s also fully adjustable so you can get just the right fit for your canine companion.