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Balto® Body Lift – Body Harness with Handles

Full body support

Balto® Body Lift – Body Harness with Handles

Name: Balto® Body Lift – Body Harness with Handles
Brand: Balto
SKU: BTBODYLIFTXS
Price: 120.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

A full-body harness with rigid spinal stays and removable handles — for IVDD, degenerative myelopathy and paralysis, where the whole dog needs support.

Supports the whole spine Removable rigid stays Removable handles

£120.00

Estimated delivery: 2 – 4 business days

Vet-approved support Non-neoprene, breathable 14-day fit guarantee

Size guide

Getting the fit right

One measurement: the length of your dog's body, from the middle of the shoulder to the middle of the thigh.

Not sure which size? One quick question and we'll tell you which size — and why.

How to measure

Shoulder to thighWith your dog standing, measure from the centre of the shoulder to the centre of the thigh.

Size chart

Size	Shoulder to thigh
X-Small	24.8 – 31.8 cm
Small	33.0 – 38.1 cm
Medium	40.0 – 48.9 cm
Large	49.5 – 58.4 cm
X-Large	59.7 – 90.0 cm

Body length is what matters here — the harness has to span the spine properly. Balto's bands have small gaps between sizes; the finder gives you the closest fit.
Measurements from Balto®. Between sizes or unsure? Get in touch.

Why it works

What makes this different

01

Rigid stays along the spine

Two removable stays sit in side pockets running the length of the body, giving the spinal column genuine structural support. That's what separates this from an ordinary harness.

02

Front and back together

A rear-only harness leaves the front end taking all the compensation. This spreads the load across the whole dog, which matters when the problem is the spine rather than one joint.

03

Handles on and off

Height-adjustable when you need to lift, and fully removable when your dog settles down — so the harness stays on all day without straps getting in the way.

04

Used in clinics for a reason

It's what practices reach for to move a large or paralysed dog from the car to the consulting room — controlled whole-body support rather than an undignified scramble.

The details

Everything you need to know

From what's inside to how it arrives — open any section below for the full picture on Balto® Body Lift – Body Harness with Handles.

A full-body harness with rigid spinal stays and removable handles — for IVDD, degenerative myelopathy and paralysis, where the whole dog needs support.

Fit the harness along the body so it spans from the shoulders to the hips, lying flat against the spine.
Slide the two rigid stays into the side pockets for spinal conditions. Leave them out for arthritis and general soreness.
Adjust the straps so the weight is spread evenly rather than pulling from one point.
Set the handle height so you can lift standing upright, not stooped.
Take the handles off when your dog rests so the harness can stay on.
Lift with both hands and keep your dog level — avoid twisting the spine.
Check the skin under the straps and stays daily.

Sudden loss of coordination, dragging legs or inability to stand is an emergency — particularly in dachshunds, French bulldogs and other IVDD-prone breeds, where hours can affect the outcome. See a vet immediately rather than ordering a harness.

Keep your dog level when lifting and avoid twisting the spine.
Support rather than carry where your dog still has strength — muscle that isn't used is quickly lost.
Check the skin daily, particularly on a dog with reduced sensation who can't tell you something is rubbing.
Take the handles off when resting, and never leave a harnessed dog where the handles could catch.
For dogs under two years old, use in balanced intervals.

Hand wash in cool water with mild soap and air dry away from direct heat. Don't tumble dry, and don't put it on a radiator — heat distorts the shaping and the velcro.

Free UK delivery on orders over £39. Delivery times vary by product, and we'll email you tracking as soon as your order is on its way.

Not right for your pet? Return it within 14 days for a full refund - just get in touch and we'll sort it, no fuss.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Body Lift for the whole body and spine — neurological conditions, IVDD, degenerative myelopathy, paralysis, or a dog managing on three legs. Up for the rear end only, where the back legs are weak but the front is strong. Life for the hips specifically, where the diagnosis is hip dysplasia. If a vet has mentioned the spine or a neurological condition, you want the Body Lift.

It's one of the main things it's designed for, and the rigid stays supporting the spine are the reason. Do follow your vet's guidance on crate rest and how much movement is allowed — in the acute phase after a disc episode, the instruction is often strict rest rather than assisted walking, and a harness doesn't change that.

In for spinal and neurological conditions — that's where the structural support is doing the work. Out for inflammation, soreness, arthritis and arthrosis, where you want the compression and the flexibility instead. Your vet or physio can tell you which applies.

Yes, and that's a lot of what it gets used for. Keep your dog level and avoid twisting the spine as you go — with a disc problem, the way you lift matters as much as what you lift with. Two hands on the handles, and let your dog take whatever weight they still can.