My senior dog slips on floors. What products give her traction?

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My dog is old and has had several bad falls now on our laminate and tile floors. She just needs some traction to prevent her from slipping. There are many dog boots out there for hiking and what not. They seem like they would help her from slipping on the floor. Could she wear boots like that 24/7? Or at least most of the day? I could also buy a paw cream as well to prevent bad rubbing. Do you know of any boots specifically made for constant use? Or any other products she could benefit from? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 50 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. In general, there should be no problem with having Sadie wear booties designed for dogs most of the day, if she tolerates them well. So you could certainly try this. As another option, I would suggest taking a look at canine toe grips, which are designed specifically for this purpose and are much less bothersome to most dogs than booties: https://toegrips.com/ Putting down rugs and carpet runners in areas where she spends a lot of time can also be a good way to give her more traction. I hope that helps a bit! :)

My senior dog slips on floors. What products give her traction?

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