Our animals are no different from us when it comes to floor surface and the incidence of slips and falls. Animal studies on the effect of flooring show that floor surface, texture and finish affects animal comfort and health. Here are some specific ways that asking our dogs to walk on slippery floors can affect them and tips for preventing injury.

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The change from dry dog food (kibble) to a new raw food diet for some dogs can be fraught with angst for the dog and their owner. For the dog, the appearance, texture, taste and most importantly smell of raw food compared to dry is completely different. Remember also, dry dog food is sprayed with fats and enhancers to improve its palatability and smell.

So here is a tip to entice a fussy eater to try their new diet.

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Ask your dog to sit and check out their posture. Do they sit squarely on their hocks? Do they sit with one leg extended forward or to the side? Does your dog sit rolled on one hip? Does your dog avoid sitting altogether?

The way a dog sits can give you some clues about their musculoskeletal health. It can also reflect how the dog has been trained to sit or the surface in which the dog is asked to sit e.g. wet grass, hot bitumen, or slippery floors.

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