Yoga mats, that is!

Preventing sliding, skidding and potential falls inside your home is an important consideration for large breeds and dogs that are recovering from surgery or injury, have arthritis, or are geriatric.

An effective way to secure your flooring without resorting to having your dog wear booties or ripping up slick floors for carpet, is to lay down yoga mats.
The sticky surface provides traction and is harmless to your floors. Mats are easy to relocate and fold up quickly for cleaning & entertaining.

This is a cheaper alternative to throw rugs which often times can create an even more hazardous “carpet ride” for your pooch.

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This is part of a series in keeping your furkids, especially the elder variety, feeling and looking their best. It is not intended to supercede medical advice or directives. You can check out more of the “TIPS” series under the category on the  right —->

Check your feet…er…paws!

All around us we see signs of new growth and that we have left winter behind. Along with the changing seasons come burrs, and thistles, and “stickers”.

Check your dogs paws thoroughly after every walk and outdoor playtime.

This includes between the “toes” and over the dorsum (= “top”) of the paws.

It happens quite commonly:

A dog presents with lameness that is NOT attributable to an orthopedic issue or injury but because he/she simply cannot bear weight on the paw that has something (even tiny) embedded.

Easy (& cheaper) fix!

Canine Health May Parallel Community Health