Small dogs, older pets and short-legged breeds often struggle to jump on and off furniture, and coming down is the awkward part. A couple of soft steps gives them their own way up and down without you lifting them.

These stairs are a block of high-density foam in a corduroy fabric cover, shaped into two steps. The whole thing measures 42 x 20 x 20cm, so it is light enough to move between rooms or put in the car. Adhesive foam pads underneath help stop it sliding, the cover comes off for a machine wash, and there is nothing to assemble. A lint roller comes in the box for pet hair.

• 2 steps, 42 x 20 x 20cm overall
• High-density foam with corduroy fabric cover
• Adhesive foam pads underneath to reduce slipping
• Removable, machine-washable cover
• Lint roller included

On size: the listing gives the height as 20cm, which is lower than most sofas and beds, so the top step only helps with low furniture or as a half-way step. Measure before you buy. The photos show the steps reaching bed height, which does not match the published size.