For a dog with sore joints, a short-legged breed or an older cat, a ramp is often easier than steps: no lifting of the legs, just a steady walk up. It saves them jumping off the bed, sofa or out of the car, and saves you lifting them.

This ramp is 101.1cm long with a 45.5cm-wide surface covered in carpet, crossed by small wooden strips that give paws something to push against. A folding stand underneath sets it at one of six heights to match your bed, sofa or car, and it is listed to support up to 90.7kg. When you are done it folds down to 9cm deep, with a handle for carrying and for sliding it under a bed or sofa.

• Six height settings
• Supports up to 90.7kg
• Surface 101.1cm long and 45.5cm wide
• Folds to 9cm; weighs about 6.65kg
• Comes with a non-skid rubber strip and a user manual

Worth knowing: the listing names six heights but then gives seven figures, from 27.4cm to 67.6cm, so treat those as a guide and check the setting against your furniture before your dog uses it. Lead your dog up slowly the first few times, and vacuum the carpet now and then to keep the grip.