Dog slipping and sliding all over the place

[Diane Koers]

I have a 16 year old yorkie that's having trouble with sliding around on my
kitchen and other uncarpeted floors. I have rugs down for him, but he
manages to get off them and on to the floor and then does the splits and
cannot get up. I noticed his paw pads are very smooth. Does anyone have any
ideas what I can do to help him?


TIA
Diane

[Diane Koers]

Someone mentioned using Paw Wax. Has anyone used this before? How often
should/could I use it on his paws?

Diane

Post by Diane Koers
I have a 16 year old yorkie that's having trouble with sliding around on my
kitchen and other uncarpeted floors. I have rugs down for him, but he
manages to get off them and on to the floor and then does the splits and
cannot get up. I noticed his paw pads are very smooth. Does anyone have any
ideas what I can do to help him?
TIA
Diane

[Shadow Walker]

Are his nails kept trimmed as short as they can be trimmed? Allot of house
dogs nails will get too long and contribute to their inability to get a grip
on the unnaturally slick surfaces in our homes. If you are not sure how
short to trim them, then have the vet, or groomer show you or have them do
it once a month or so. Another thing is the hair growing between the toes
should be trimmed as well, so as to not obstruct the pads contact with the
floor surface. Again this is something your vet or groomer can show you how
to do or you can have them do it. If you already do this then this will help
when you apply the paw wax. If that doesn't help there is always trying to
find a pair of doggy boots that small.

I suggest price hunting this stuff before deciding on one.

AMOZON.COM review for Paw wax from a person who purchased it.
http://www.amazon.com/8in1-Excel-Paw-Protector-1-75-Ounce/dp/B000FPJ80I/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-7435100-3760127?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1189737588&sr=8-1
"I purchased Paw Wax for our elderly dog who does not have much muscle mass
in his back legs (as many elderly pets do not). We have tile floors in our
kitchen and dining room and he struggles to "get a grip" on this flooring.
Since he spends a great deal of time coming in and out of these rooms, we
needed help for him. After applying Paw Wax, he was instantly able to stand
and walk in these rooms without slipping or his back legs sliding and giving
out! We consider this a MIRACLE PRODUCT and it has increased his quality of
life significantly. Thank you, Paw Wax!"

Good Luck,

Post by Diane Koers
I have a 16 year old yorkie that's having trouble with sliding around on my
kitchen and other uncarpeted floors. I have rugs down for him, but he
manages to get off them and on to the floor and then does the splits and
cannot get up. I noticed his paw pads are very smooth. Does anyone have any
ideas what I can do to help him?
TIA
Diane

[Diane Koers]

Thanks for the great information Shadow! I do have him groomed on a regular
basis so it's probably not really his fur or nails (although it is getting
close to grooming time).

I went tonight and bought the Paw Wax and so far it has seemed to help. He
still slides a little, but not like he was! I'm not sure how often I should
apply it, but I guess I just watch and see if he starts slipping again.

Thanks again,
Diane

Post by Shadow Walker
Are his nails kept trimmed as short as they can be trimmed? Allot of
house dogs nails will get too long and contribute to their inability to
get a grip on the unnaturally slick surfaces in our homes. If you are not
sure how short to trim them, then have the vet, or groomer show you or
have them do it once a month or so. Another thing is the hair growing
between the toes should be trimmed as well, so as to not obstruct the pads
contact with the floor surface. Again this is something your vet or
groomer can show you how to do or you can have them do it. If you already
do this then this will help when you apply the paw wax. If that doesn't
help there is always trying to find a pair of doggy boots that small.
I suggest price hunting this stuff before deciding on one.
AMOZON.COM review for Paw wax from a person who purchased it.
http://www.amazon.com/8in1-Excel-Paw-Protector-1-75-Ounce/dp/B000FPJ80I/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-7435100-3760127?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1189737588&sr=8-1
"I purchased Paw Wax for our elderly dog who does not have much muscle
mass in his back legs (as many elderly pets do not). We have tile floors
in our kitchen and dining room and he struggles to "get a grip" on this
flooring. Since he spends a great deal of time coming in and out of these
rooms, we needed help for him. After applying Paw Wax, he was instantly
able to stand and walk in these rooms without slipping or his back legs
sliding and giving out! We consider this a MIRACLE PRODUCT and it has
increased his quality of life significantly. Thank you, Paw Wax!"
Good Luck,

Post by Diane Koers
I have a 16 year old yorkie that's having trouble with sliding around on
my kitchen and other uncarpeted floors. I have rugs down for him, but he
manages to get off them and on to the floor and then does the splits and
cannot get up. I noticed his paw pads are very smooth. Does anyone have
any ideas what I can do to help him?
TIA
Diane

[Shadow Walker]

Your welcome. I would think they would recoment how often to apply their
product for the best affect but some products are kinda apply as needed.
Good luck.

Post by Diane Koers
Thanks for the great information Shadow! I do have him groomed on a
regular basis so it's probably not really his fur or nails (although it is
getting close to grooming time).
I went tonight and bought the Paw Wax and so far it has seemed to help. He
still slides a little, but not like he was! I'm not sure how often I
should apply it, but I guess I just watch and see if he starts slipping
again.
Thanks again,
Diane

Post by Shadow Walker
Are his nails kept trimmed as short as they can be trimmed? Allot of
house dogs nails will get too long and contribute to their inability to
get a grip on the unnaturally slick surfaces in our homes. If you are not
sure how short to trim them, then have the vet, or groomer show you or
have them do it once a month or so. Another thing is the hair growing
between the toes should be trimmed as well, so as to not obstruct the
pads contact with the floor surface. Again this is something your vet or
groomer can show you how to do or you can have them do it. If you already
do this then this will help when you apply the paw wax. If that doesn't
help there is always trying to find a pair of doggy boots that small.
I suggest price hunting this stuff before deciding on one.
AMOZON.COM review for Paw wax from a person who purchased it.
http://www.amazon.com/8in1-Excel-Paw-Protector-1-75-Ounce/dp/B000FPJ80I/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-7435100-3760127?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1189737588&sr=8-1
"I purchased Paw Wax for our elderly dog who does not have much muscle
mass in his back legs (as many elderly pets do not). We have tile floors
in our kitchen and dining room and he struggles to "get a grip" on this
flooring. Since he spends a great deal of time coming in and out of these
rooms, we needed help for him. After applying Paw Wax, he was instantly
able to stand and walk in these rooms without slipping or his back legs
sliding and giving out! We consider this a MIRACLE PRODUCT and it has
increased his quality of life significantly. Thank you, Paw Wax!"
Good Luck,

Post by Diane Koers
I have a 16 year old yorkie that's having trouble with sliding around on
my kitchen and other uncarpeted floors. I have rugs down for him, but he
manages to get off them and on to the floor and then does the splits and
cannot get up. I noticed his paw pads are very smooth. Does anyone have
any ideas what I can do to help him?
TIA
Diane

[~shady angel~]

Post by Diane Koers
I have a 16 year old yorkie that's having trouble with sliding around
on my kitchen and other uncarpeted floors. I have rugs down for him,
but he manages to get off them and on to the floor and then does the
splits and cannot get up. I noticed his paw pads are very smooth.
Does anyone have any ideas what I can do to help him?
TIA
Diane

Take him out on concrete every so often to toughen up his pads a bit. Other
then that try to keep him off the slippery floors.