{"product_id":"pawstep-memory-foam-pet-stairs","title":"PawStep Memory Foam Pet Stair","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #2a2a2a; max-width: 720px; line-height: 1.75; font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #3a4a5c; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eThere's the moment a small dog stops at the foot of the bed and waits — head tilted up, weight back on the haunches, the small calculation of whether to attempt the jump. PawStep is for the moment after that one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px 26px; padding: 14px 0 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6e6e6; font-size: 14px; color: #5a5a5a; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMemory foam · Removable cover\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNo assembly · No power\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFree worldwide tracked delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePawStep is a four-piece run of memory foam pet stairs in two-tone fabric — soft grey on the treads, black on the structural sides — for dogs and cats that can't or don't want to jump onto a bed or a sofa. The foam is dense enough to take a small pet's weight without bottoming out and soft enough that paws sink slightly with each step, which makes the stairs quiet to use and forgiving on a clumsy landing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a quiet product. It is not a framed orthopedic stair set with a wood or plastic core — those exist, and if you have a Labrador or a Golden Retriever they're the right answer. PawStep is for the smaller end of the household: a dachshund who has stopped trying, a cat that doesn't want to spring down from the back of the couch any more, a Yorkie graduating from being lifted up to climbing on her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; margin: 36px 0; border: 1px solid #d8dde4; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 24px; background: #f5f9f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color: #4a6a4a; margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.6px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eRIGHT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall and medium dogs (under approx. 15 kg \/ 33 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCats of any size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePets that can't or don't want to jump up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeds and sofas up to 46 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 24px; background: #faf5f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color: #8a4a4a; margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.6px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eNOT RIGHT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge or heavy dogs (over 15 kg) — foam compresses permanently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor or wet-paw use — fabric cover, indoor only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeds taller than 46 cm — a ramp gives a gentler gradient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f3f7; padding: 24px 28px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #3a4a5c;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 14px 0 0 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory foam interior with a two-tone fabric cover (grey treads, black sides). Cover lifts off for hand-washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour sizes: \u003cstrong\u003e2-step\u003c\/strong\u003e (31 cm tall), \u003cstrong\u003e3-step short\u003c\/strong\u003e (35 cm), \u003cstrong\u003e3-step tall\u003c\/strong\u003e (40 cm), \u003cstrong\u003e4-step\u003c\/strong\u003e (46 cm). Match the size to the height of your bed or sofa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 cm wide across all sizes — sized for indoor use against a sofa or bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo assembly, no power, no tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips vacuum-compressed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 2–4 days for the foam to return to full shape after unboxing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3a4a5c; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 48px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003eA few moments PawStep is made for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin: 22px 0 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 18px 20px; background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color: #3a4a5c; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eThe morning bed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eThe small dog who used to be lifted up, learning to come up the stairs herself.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 18px 20px; background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color: #3a4a5c; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eThe evening sofa\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eThe cat that doesn't want to jump down from the back of the couch any more.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 18px 20px; background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block; color: #3a4a5c; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eA quieter house\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eNo clatter of plastic stairs against the floor at three in the morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3a4a5c; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 48px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003eChoosing the right size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePick the size by bed height, not by pet size. Measure from the floor to the top of the mattress or sofa cushion, then choose the version whose top step lines up — the top tread should sit roughly level with where you want your pet to land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-step\u003c\/strong\u003e — 31 cm tall, 39 cm deep. For low sofas and ottomans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-step short\u003c\/strong\u003e — 35 cm tall, 55 cm deep. For standard sofas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-step tall\u003c\/strong\u003e — 40 cm tall, 59 cm deep. For low beds and tall sofas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-step\u003c\/strong\u003e — 46 cm tall, 71 cm deep. For standard-height beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your bed is taller than 46 cm, a stair set isn't the right answer — a ramp gives a gentler gradient. We don't currently stock pet ramps, but a quick search will turn up several decent options. We'd rather lose the sale than put you in a stair set that's too short for your bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3a4a5c; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 48px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003eAbout the foam\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is a single block of memory foam shaped into stepped tiers. It compresses slightly underfoot, which is what gives PawStep its quiet, deliberate feel — paws sink, the stair takes the weight, the pet moves on. The cover is a two-tone textured fabric, grey on the surfaces that take pressure and black on the structural sides, and lifts off for hand-washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMemory foam is honest about what it is. It will compress permanently under heavy or repeated load over time — which is why we keep PawStep firmly in the small-to-medium-dog and cat bracket, and not in the large-breed range. If your dog is over about 15 kg \/ 33 lb, the steps will lose their shape within months and stop working as steps. There are sturdier framed-stair products built for that buyer, and we'd rather point you to one than sell you the wrong product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff4e6; border-left: 4px solid #d4843a; padding: 22px 26px; margin: 36px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few honest notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips vacuum-compressed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The product arrives flat in a sealed bag — pull it out, lay it down, and give it 2 to 4 days to return to full shape. This is normal. Don't return a flat foam pancake; it will stand up. We mention this twice on this page because it's the most common surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for pets under approx. 15 kg \/ 33 lb.\u003c\/strong\u003e Above that weight, the foam compresses permanently within months. If your dog is bigger, a framed-stair product is the right buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabric cover and foam interior — wet paws and weather will ruin it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-wash the cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm soapy water, air-dry. The foam interior should not be washed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe don't make joint, hip, mobility, or senior-pet health claims about this product.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a soft step that helps a pet that can't or won't jump up onto things. That's the whole story. If your pet has a specific medical condition, your vet is the right person to ask whether stairs help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3a4a5c; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 48px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #3a4a5c;\"\u003eIs this suitable for a senior or arthritic dog?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0 0;\"\u003eIt's an accessibility product, not a medical one. We don't make claims about joint or mobility benefits because we don't have the veterinary evidence to back them up — and the pet category is flooded with retailers that do, often without basis. What we can say honestly: if your dog is small enough (under about 15 kg) and the issue is that the jump up to the bed has become awkward, a soft step makes the climb gentler. Whether that helps a particular health condition is a conversation for your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #3a4a5c;\"\u003eIt arrived flat. Is that right?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0 0;\"\u003eYes. It's vacuum-compressed for international shipping. Pull it out of the bag, lay it on the floor, and give it 2 to 4 days. It will return to full shape on its own. Don't try to help by twisting or stretching the foam — it just needs time and air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #3a4a5c;\"\u003eMy dog is 25 kg. Will it work for him?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0 0;\"\u003eHonestly, no. Memory foam at this thickness will compress permanently under a 25 kg dog within months and the steps will go flat. PawStep is for cats and small-to-medium dogs under about 15 kg. For a bigger dog, look at framed pet stairs with a wood or plastic core — we don't currently stock those, but they're easy to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #3a4a5c;\"\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0 0;\"\u003eMeasure the bed or sofa from the floor to the top of the cushion or mattress. Pick the size whose top step is closest to that height — 31 cm for low sofas, 35 cm for standard sofas, 40 cm for low beds, 46 cm for standard beds. If you're between sizes, the smaller of the two usually works better than the bigger one — pets prefer a small last-step jump-up to a top stair that's taller than the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #3a4a5c;\"\u003eIs the cover removable for washing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0 0;\"\u003eYes — the foam interior lifts out and the cover is hand-washable in warm soapy water. Air-dry only; don't tumble dry. The foam itself should not be washed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #3a4a5c;\"\u003eWill my pet actually use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0 0;\"\u003eMost do, given a few days. Place the stairs firmly against the side of the bed or sofa with no gap, and lure your pet up the first few times with a treat at the top. Pets that haven't used stairs before sometimes try to jump over them on the first attempt — once they've made the climb once or twice, the habit forms quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 44px; font-size: 18px; color: #3a4a5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide delivery, fully tracked.\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-day returns on unused items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sniff Waggle And Walk","offers":[{"title":"Grey 3 steps large","offer_id":45390413398282,"sku":"14:441296966#Grey 3 steps large","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey 4 steps","offer_id":45390413431050,"sku":"14:506942013#Grey 4 steps","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey 2 steps","offer_id":45390413463818,"sku":"14:200006157#Grey 2 steps","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey 3 steps","offer_id":45390413496586,"sku":"14:203206839#Grey 3 steps","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/1561\/0122\/files\/allow_the_dog_steps_to_retain_shape.png?v=1777630595","url":"https:\/\/sniff-waggle-and-walk.com\/products\/pawstep-memory-foam-pet-stairs","provider":"Sniff Waggle And Walk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}