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How to prevent my dog from slipping on tiles and heal cracked paws?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

My dog always slips when walking on tiles.we have tiles flooring in home.now she hesitates in standing up n walking on floor.she lies down on floor only as it is summers here.she also suffers from indigestion due to lack of activities.what should I do to prevent her slipping?can u suggest any natural remedy for her cracked paws as well

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on May 8th, 2019

Placing carpet runners along common pathways will help with traction. There are also some products that can be used to help with "grip" (see below for an example). Coconut oil can be used to help with dry paws, but it won't help with traction! I would recommend having the paws examined by a vet to make sure it isn't something more serious like an immune disease causing the cracking. https://toegrips.com

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