We have an older arthritic dog who has problems gripping on our floor. Would this be an option to help with that or, are they not for extended use?
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Ultra Paws makes a Traction Boot for slippery floors that Amazon carries.http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41gTXDNklGL.jpg
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we found them very slick on ice so I would imagine they might be slick on tile or hardwood as well.
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I found that the boots need to be pretty snug to stay on. I use mine for hiking, but have heard that others have had good results with them. They come four to a pack, so if your dog will tolerate them, you may only use two at a time on the back paws. My 3 year old was uncertain with them on at first, but settled in to them and forgot he was wearing them.
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This should work well but I believe that the Ultra Paws Durable Boot would be even better. These boots are for outdoor/rough surfaces whereas the Durable Boot is for traction. I have had my dog in the Rugged Boot for long periods of time over multiple days when hiking without any issues. I do not know about continuous use however because I always removed them in the evenings. Best to ask you vet but I do not see any obvious problems.
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These are more for outdoor use . . don't think these are what you would want.
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Dear Jenna,We sometimes would use one boot when our GSD's pads would get cut from rough rock in Hawaii. We had hardwood floors, and the boots have enough grip for walking. Our dog (really he is our son's service dog) was used to having his pads massaged, so he did not mind the boots. The boots will come off when running, but stay on most of the time. I bought these because it was the preferred boot for military working dogs in Afghanistan. Hope this helps, and best wishes as you care for your fur friend.very sincerely,Stephen
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I don't really know. They didn't stay on my dog's feet. Just fell off so I gave them to a shelter, which is using them, I'm told, on the feet of a puppy mill rescue dog whose feet are in bad shape. So, if they stay on, they'd probably be good for indoor use.
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I bought it for my 14.5 year old lab who had hip problems. It took me pulling and my sister pushing to get her up the ramp. That said, I think a healthy dog would use it after a few trials. The ramp has a non slip surface which should give them assurance.
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My dog used to do this with her previous pad holder, however after some consistent scolding she stopped. As for if this is any better about keeping the pads in place I am unsure.
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I doubt it but I bought them to keep my dog from slipping on the hardwood floor after surgery. They worked great for that purpose but he didn't really care to wear them.
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I used the booties on my Boxer who was losing use of her hind legs . She like having them on on floors as they gave her stability. I did notice that if left on for several days that moisture developed inside. I would suggest removing them for a period of time each day to avoid making your dogs problems worse. I found that they were quite secure on my dog and required a bit of a tug to get on and to get off which I thought was a good thing. Also check your dogs diet. Good luck.
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It worked on my dog until we seen her licking constanly, come to find out her leg broke just between in the opening, she ended up with a huge bump wher she was licking. Took her to vet found out she had bone cancer and we had to put her down 3 months later when it broke again. She only wore this brace for 3 weeks. I think ot kept her hock from breaking way before. So yes I think it would work, but keep eye on excessive licking could be a sign that its not arthritis as we was told thats what was wrong to begin with, and why I bought thos for her. She was a Husky.
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Tammi, no I don't believe the grabber could help much in that department. It's horrible trying to find things to help when your mobility is impaired. Sorry!
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I have a pointer (60 pounds) that is very playful, so she's always running around the house. I have yet to notice any tears or other indication that the dog is affecting the mat (after 2 months use). I do notice that the dog likes to sit on the mat instead of the floor - I guess even SHE notices how soft it is! :-)
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I think so. I have wood floors and my dig slips on them, but when he wears the boots it gives traction so he won't slip. They have padding inside so they don't hurt his paws.
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It has the ability but might be tricky. I just have mine on the floor. Try the double sided tape for cats too. Those really work.
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They tend to be slippery for me and I am in my seventies. To fix this I bouught several very cheap throw rugs from walmart and lay the pads on top of these rugs. Works perfectly.
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I got these for an uncle who was in a retirement facility and has now passed away. Their floors were mostly carpet & linoleum. They didn't harm the linoleum, BUT if the user needs a lot of support and puts extra pressure on the handles, I can see where you might be concerned. They do better and last longer than the tennis ball scenarios, and for sure are a lot more stable than other options. THey are relative cheep, you might just have to try them and if they scratch stop. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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I found the carpet treads to be very sticky. They have been a great help to my old dog who was slipping and falling.
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If your dog is not steady on their feet, maybe not. We have a 14 year old arthritic dog who could walk on it but his problem was the 7" thickness. He likes to roll on his bed and he rolled off which stunned him and he will not get back on the bed. I bought two of these beds. Our Golden Retriever who is 10 had no problem standing on it and likes her bed. It's very well made and an attractive bed. I think it would be good for our arthritic dog if we could get him back on it. I haven't had the beds long enough to comment on the cover but I've had other beds with this type of cover and they held up very well with repeated washings. If your dog is not steady on their feet, maybe not. We have a 14 year old arthritic dog who could walk on it but his problem was the 7" thickness. He likes to roll on his bed and he rolled off which stunned him and he will not get back on the bed. I bought two of these beds. Our Golden Retriever who is 10 had no problem standing on it and likes her bed. It's very well made and an attractive bed. I think it would be good for our arthritic dog if we could get him back on it. I haven't had the beds long enough to comment on the cover but I've had other beds with this type of cover and... » Read More If your dog is not steady on their feet, maybe not. We have a 14 year old arthritic dog who could walk on it but his problem was the 7" thickness. He likes to roll on his bed and he rolled off which stunned him and he will not get back on the bed. I bought two of these beds. Our Golden Retriever who is 10 had no problem standing on it and likes her bed. It's very well made and an attractive bed. I think it would be good for our arthritic dog if we could get him back on it. I haven't had the beds long enough to comment on the cover but I've had other beds with this type of cover and they held up very well with repeated washings. « Show Less
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Definitely. This bed is perfect for an older arthritic dog. It has plenty of support & it's the best memory foam dog bed I've found. I have an 8 year old lab & she loves it. This height is also easier for an arthritic dog to get on. If the bed was taller, it'd be a serious climb just to get on it. I'm VERY happy with this bed!
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Hi. These mats are very thin for heavy equipment. They should work as far as preventing the floor from scratching, but in my opinion, you would need a thicker mat for exercise equipment.
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We have it on high gloss bamboo floors in our front room by our front door. We have a 115 pound German Shepherd puppy that plays hard and usually jumps all over this area. I didn't use adhesive because I didn't want to ruin my floors, so all I did was take some super strong clear duct tape and tape all the squares together on the bottom (a strip on each connecting side, sticky side away from wood floor). This gave the tiles extra grip and even though they get high traffic and abuse, we have been very happy with them. They are holding up VERY well and move very little. Like I said, we play tug of war with our very large puppy on them and they move a little, but my other carpet (which was much more expensive, with a carpet padding underneath) moved all over he place and was destroyed within a year. So, I would recommend these tiles and then strong clear duct tape to hold them together better. Without the duct tape they really don't move much because they have a good rubber backing but the tape really stopped most movement. I hope this helps.