What are dog toe grips and how can they help my dog?
Dog toe grips is a generic term for a device that attaches to a dogs toenail to provide traction to improve mobility on slippery floors like wood and ceramic tile. Dog Toe Treads are the newest device on the seen that are 100% FDA Food Safe and are also a Patented device. They are applied to just 2 toenails on each paw to provide instant traction.
Senior Dogs struggle with slippery wood and tile flooring. This struggle creates inflammation and pain follows. Injury and excessive wear and tear on joints happen. Dogs are less interested in activity due to the pain and the sheer struggle. They need traction! They need help! Often senior dogs are put down needlessly due to the simple fact that they are not designed to walk on hard flooring. Hip dysplasia in dogs is often a factor. There are many “cute” videos of dogs slipping and sliding on floors. For the senior dog there is nothing cute about this. Increased traction will result in improved mobility. If there is less of a struggle the inflammation and pain is reduced. Your dog wants to move around more and when they do naturally this strengthens their muscles. Dogs can become happier and healthier.
I was at the vet when Dr. McHenry saw my dog slipping on the tile and asked me if I wanted to try some dog toe grips called “Dog Toe Treads”. I said I do, and was I amazed! I had done a search for such an item but had not found these online. I tried booties but she wasn’t into it and chewed them off. Lucy is 16. She is having hip issues and I have largely terrazzo and tile flooring. Her hips were declining so rapidly and medication wasn’t helping much. I would find her splayed on the floor with no idea how long she’d been there. It was breaking my heart.As soon as she had the toe treads on her posture changed and her hips were more aligned. She didn’t struggle so much to get up and was interested in taking walks again. I am able to give her less medicine now so she’s not so groggy. Her quality of life is much improved. Six months ago I was sure that her time was near as I couldn’t control this issue. I feel so blessed that this product gained me some extra time.I wish I had found them sooner! They are easy to install and stay on really well. I am so happy with this product. Thanks for spotting us Doc! I’m so thankful you did, I love my dog so very much and I so appreciate this time with her.
Anna Wiggers
