These pet steps are a great product. We have a beagle who is entering her senior years, and is not quite as spry as she used to be. She sometimes has trouble getting onto our son's bed, which is a little higher up than average. These steps reach the base of his mattress, which is a good enough height for our dog. I especially like the fact that they are actual closed steps (instead of being 'open' between each step); that solid design, combined with the carpet-y tread guards, I think has made our dog more willing to use them, and confident that she won't get her foot caught in anything. I imagine before long, our cats will start using them, too! While we plan on leaving ours set up in place, the foldability is a nice feature for people who travel with their pets. I would certainly recommend these to anyone who's pet needs an extra boost!