Why non-slip flooring matters for your dogs

We all want our dogs to live long, healthy, pain-free lives. We feed them the best food, take them on regular walks, and give them the love they deserve. But there’s one overlooked threat hiding in almost every home: the floor beneath their paws.

The silent strain of slippery floors

Your dog’s joints weren’t built for laminate, polished tile, or LVT. While those surfaces may look clean and modern, they’re often dangerously slippery for your dog.

And here’s the hard truth:
Every slip, every skid, every strained movement causes micro-damage.
It adds up—until one day, your dog hesitates to get up. They limp after playtime. They lose their confidence.

Vets and Physios see it all the time

Canine physiotherapists and arthritis specialists are now raising red flags about the impact of smooth floors.

Canine Arthritis Management; the UK veterinary-led organisation advises that:

“Reducing slipping and skidding on floors is essential for dogs with joint disease and for preventing musculoskeletal injury.”

Yet millions of dogs across the UK live on floors that offer no grip at all.

But my dog isn’t old yet…

That’s the trap.
• Puppies with developing joints are vulnerable too.
• Slipping builds cumulative wear on ligaments and cartilage.
• Most dogs hide pain until it’s serious—when treatment becomes expensive, and quality of life has already declined.

Your floor is either helping your dog stay mobile—or making every step harder than it should be.

What Makes a Floor Truly Dog-Friendly?

At Floors for Paws, we set out to provide flooring that actively supports canine health, not just “tolerates” dogs.

• Industry-leading slip resistance (higher than traditional vinyl or laminate)
• Soft, joint-supporting underlay that absorbs impact
• Waterproof, scratch-resistant surface designed for dogs, not just humans

And we didn’t stop there—we partnered with Canine Arthritis Management, and our PawSafe ranges are now recommended by veterinary physiotherapists across the UK.

Because every step matters

Your dog doesn’t get to choose your floor. But they live with it, every single day.
Imagine walking across a sheet of ice multiple times a day. That’s what traditional laminate feels like to many dogs.
Now imagine replacing that ice with a surface that helps them stay upright, confident, and pain-free.
That’s what Floors for Paws works, because your dog’s health starts under their paws.

But don't just take our word for it...

Excellent Flooring

Our dog has been diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia. We had tiled floors and needed to change the flooring so that he had a slip free surface. We contacted Floors for Paws who sent out numerous samples for flooring and also recommended Lee, who would be able to fit our floor.
The team were excellent and answered all of our questions and their customer service is outstanding.
Lee fitted our floor in less than 3 days (kitchen, hall and downstairs toilet). His knowledge and attention to detail is fantastic.
Would highly recommend.

Ready to make the switch?

Check out our PawSafe ranges to protect your dog and your home