Ramps, Rugs, and Traction: Making Your Home Senior-Dog Friendly

We often focus on what we feed our senior dogs, but the environment they live in matters just as much. I’ve seen so many owners feel helpless watching their dogs slip on hardwood floors or struggle to get into the car. It’s heartbreaking, but the solution is often simpler than you think.

You can be the guide that helps them navigate their world again. Simple changes, like placing yoga mats or runners over slick tile, can give your dog the confidence to walk without fear of injury. A ramp for the car or the bed preserves their joints from the high-impact "crunch" of landing.

These modifications, combined with an anti-inflammatory diet to lubricate those joints, create a "safety net" for your dog. It’s about removing the obstacles so they can focus on what they do best: being your loyal companion.