When your dog s hind legs suddenly go weak there could be any number of causes says veterinarian dr.
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All our covers are water resistant stain resistant and can be detached and reattached to its pad without losing its grip so you can put them in the wash as often as you need.
Ruggable is a 2 piece system that features a lightweight rug cover and a non slip rug pad.
Make sure your dog gets regular exercise so that they have the mobility needed to stand up to slick floors.
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Rugs are a great way to soften up the hardwood or tiled floor in your home but dogs and their feline counterparts can quickly wreak havoc rug carpets and anything else that s ground level.
Lay out area rugs or carpet runners at least in the areas where your dog walks most.
If your dog lays belly down on the floor and looks like a starfish with his legs extended he may be having difficulty getting a grip.
You could also do carpet tiles instead of full rugs or runners.
While they may look fragile tightly woven antique rugs have stood the test of time and can stand up to both cats and dogs ruvel says.
Plus they re just one more thing to vacuum.
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Jules benson bvsc and vp of veterinary services at petplan pet insurance.
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For the sake of your dog you need to come up with a solution.
The best area rugs for dogs are of course often dog resistant rugs.
And don t forget anti skid mats underneath any area rugs or carpet runners you lay out.
Older dogs and overweight dogs are at a greater risk of slipping and suffering an injury.
She advises pet owners to look for rugs with a high knot count.
Now before you start suggesting scatter rugs know that until very recently we had a cat that just loved to pee on any rug or dog bed on the floor.
It can be vacuumed cleaned with mild detergent and is machine washable.
Sudden hind limb weakness or paralysis can be a clinical sign of several conditions including degenerative myelopathy in which parts of the nerves in the spinal cord responsible for hind limb mobility degenerate begins dr.
It s slip resistant so it ll stay put and made from sturdy synthetic nylon.
But slippery floors are more than just a fall hazard.
And while there are no perfect rugs for pet loving homes some options are definitely better than others.
Throw rugs or runners were absolutely out of the question.
The reason we took the carpet out was so i could sweep all the dirt up and get it out of.
Durable commercial carpeting can also work well in homes with pets she says.