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Is it dangerous for a dog to jump off the sofa?

Dogs are naturally highly capable animals.
However, now that dogs have become pets, the living environment of dogs has changed greatly, and accidents caused by living with humans are increasing.

In particular, indoor dogs often jump on high furniture such as sofas, beds, and chairs, and when they descend, they jump toward the floor, so considering the burden on their legs and hips, they are worried.
Even though it looks like it’s jumping lightly, it puts a lot of strain on the dog’s body.

Therefore, jumping off the sofa is a dangerous act with great risks.

Now, I’ll show you what kind of risks there are.
What are the risks of jumping off the sofa?

fracture
It is a fracture that is highly likely that a dog will jump off the sofa and take a risk.
In particular, there are many cases where the impact of landing puts a strain on the leg and breaks the leg due to the load.
dislocation of the patella

The patella is a bone that is said to be a plate of the knee.
This symptom of the dislocation of the patella is called patella.

In many cases, the shock of jumping off the sofa often causes patella, and if you walk with your legs bent and crouch down, or if you see abnormalities in walking, it may become serious, so please take him to the hospital as soon as possible.
herniation of the intervertebral disk
Dogs, like humans, develop disc herniation.
It is a symptom caused by compression of the spinal cord, but if you suddenly don’t want to walk, or if it becomes serious, you may not be able to control your bowel movements by yourself.
What are dogs that are vulnerable to damage?
It has been found that jumping off the sofa is risky, but it is said that young dogs and small dogs are especially susceptible to fracture and patella damage.

Because young dogs are growing, their bones are not strong and their durability against impact is weak, so they are vulnerable to damage.

In particular, small dogs such as Toy Poodle, Chihuahua, and Pomeranian are said to have very thin bones and are prone to fractures.

It is also said that dogs with short legs and long torso, such as corgi and dachshund, are prone to disc herniation because they put pressure on their hips when they jump and land.

As for senior dogs, it is dangerous to move up and down on the sofa without assistance because their muscle strength is weakening and their bones are becoming fragile.
Let’s take care of the owner and take a good look.