Abstract: A diaper and method for its manufacture are disclosed. The diaper comprises one gathered lengthwise edge with an elastic material for that edge to expand and contract. The other lengthwise edge is static in length and longer than the gathered edge. The disparity in length tapers the diaper toward the gathered edge. The diaper is secured around a male quadruped with the gathered edge being around the quadruped's torso and the static edge fitting immediately anterior to its hind legs.

Abstract: An equine safety sling for supporting a horse or other animal during transportation includes first and second outer straps, each outer strap having a front and rear end, thereby providing four ends; a front inner strap that connects the outer straps so that the device supports the animal behind the front legs of the animal; a rear inner strap that connects the outer straps so that the device supports the animal in front of the rear legs of the animal; and a main loop at each of the four ends of the outer straps, adapted so that the device can be retained utilizing the main loops so as to secure the animal in place. A sliding pin bracket may retain the sling to the inside of a trailer and allow the horse to be quickly released.