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6 Tips to stop your dog from slipping and sliding 

Posted January 23, 2020

 
Beagle snoozes on slick floor. Dog slipping can cause pain and sometimes serious injuries that may require veterinary attention. Take steps to keep your dog safe.
Dog slipping can cause pain and sometimes serious injuries that may require veterinary attention. Take steps to keep your dog safe.

Are you planning to visit some hilly region with your dog? Or preparing to shift to a new home having slippery floors?  Do you want to keep your furry friend away from slipping on smooth floors?  Do you want to ensure a comfortable and painless life for your four-legged companion? 

To reduce your dog’s chances of slipping; it’s essential to know the reason why dogs cannot stay still on the slippery floor. The answer’s simple. They feel less stable and tend to lose their confidence. While walking on slippery floors, they start moving outwards and don’t use their strength to pull their legs together. 

Dog slipping might cause pain or sometimes serious injuries that may require veterinary attention. So, it is vital to find out the most efficient ways by considering which one can easily prevent their dogs from slipping or sliding on floors. 

Now, without any further discussions, let’s take a  look at some dog care tips that will minimize the chances of dog slipping and splaying while allowing your dog to walk on slippery floors without any hassle. 

Provide your dog with rubber socks or boots

It is one of the easiest ways to protect your furry friend from slipping. Putting socks or boots on your dog’s paws will help your dog navigate without slipping. These boots usually come with suede or rubber sole that allows the dogs to stand and walk confidently on slippery floors. 

Dog socks or boots are durable. Most dogs take a little time to adjust to wearing them. If your dog is weak or experiencing neurological issues, consider using another tactic to prevent dog slipping.

Give your furry friend an anti-slip manicure

If the nails of your pet touch the ground, then your furry friend would be able to stand on the ground without any challenge. But if your dog’s nails are long, then it might pull your dog backward and reduces your dog’s ability to grip the floor. Your pup will put his weight on his nails instead of putting on the floor. 

So, if you don’t want your pup to slide down on the floors and protect him from getting injured, then make sure you trim his nails properly. Therefore, don’t forget to trim these slippery suckers of your canine friend to offer the best care. 

Wax your dog’s paws 

Waxing your dog’s paws is another way to protect the paws of your furry friend from both cold and hot pavements. It also helps add traction and extra grip to stop dog slipping.  The best part about this tactic is that you don’t have to spend a lot of extra money because Musher’s wax is readily available. 

Trim long hair on your dog’s paws

By trimming the long hair of your furry friend, you can allow them to walk smoothly on the floor. Hair in between the paw pads causes dogs to slip on the floor. 

To give a perfect cut, you can use pet grooming scissors. It will allow you to cut the silky smooth coats of your four-legged friend without any help. So, make sure you groom your dog’s furry feet regularly as it will enable him to walk without spilling.

Use toe nail grips 

A toe grip or a nail cap is a piece of rubber that fits over your dog’s nails. It helps maintain friction and allows the dog to grip slippery floors properly. 

Place mats or rugs 

Covering the slippery areas, you can prevent dog slipping. Using mats or rugs creates a non-slip walkway for your canine friend and allows him to walk safely.

Keep your dog safe

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to help give your dog more traction and prevent dog slipping. Take steps now to prevent injury.

 
 

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