What is pet friendly flooring? Well, that depends who’s asking; humans or dogs!
In the past we have regarded ‘pet friendly flooring’ as a system that is easy to clean and maintain in an environment with pets. Smooth hard floors are excellent at keeping out ingrained dirt, however they are not the best solution for all of us in the family. What we have sometimes not considered is what our beloved dogs require;
Slippery floors are a significant contributor to chronic pain and arthritis in dogs, due to injury from slips. For dogs with existing arthritis it is essential that flooring issues are addressed.
It’s time we stopped asking ‘will my dog damage my flooring?’ And start asking ‘will my flooring damage my dog?’
Most dogs in the UK live in their owner’s home, and may spend up to 90% of their life in that environment. If there are steps that they repeatedly struggle up and down, floors they repeatedly slip on, or solid cold beds they repeatedly sleep on, their condition will not improve as they will continue to injure themselves.
Your dog’s lack of ability to correct and therefore protect themselves when they slip or have to negotiate difficult paths will leave them prone to further trauma.
A slippery floor, be it wooden, laminate, or tile is very hazardous for an arthritic dog that already has weak & painful limbs. Repeated slips, no matter how small, will progress the clinical signs of arthritis.
For more information about Canine arthritis please see below;
So when choosing your next pet friendly flooring please take into account the slip-resistance of your choice;
Our PawSafe domestic flooring has a +36 PTV rating so is 100% safe flooring for dogs. On top of this it ticks all the boxes you require as a dog owner and a home owner; Durable, guaranteed against Dog claws, waterproof, easy to maintain and attractive. no more grubby, hard to clean carpets!
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