Fix the surface before blaming the dog
Non-slip mats, runners or suitable paw-grip solutions can reduce avoidable sliding on common routes through the home.
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Rehab, Grip & At-Home Support
Grip and rehabilitation products can make controlled movement easier when a dog is weak, unsteady or rebuilding function after IVDD. This collection includes traction aids, simple balance and conditioning tools, and at-home support products intended to complement a veterinary or rehabilitation programme.
The right product depends on the recovery stage. During prescribed rest, extra exercises or balance work may be inappropriate; later, controlled rehabilitation may include strength, coordination and proprioception work chosen for the individual dog. Prioritise secure footing and professional guidance over adding more equipment.
Rehab & traction
Separate traction problems from rehabilitation problems before adding equipment
A dog that slips on a smooth floor may need a safer route and better grip; a dog that is weak or poorly coordinated may need a professionally staged rehabilitation programme. Those are related problems, but they are not the same. Aubenord’s rehab and grip picks are intended to support an existing veterinary or rehabilitation plan, especially where safer footing can make controlled movement easier.
Stage matters
An exercise that is useful later in recovery may be inappropriate during acute restriction. Do not add balance or strengthening work simply because the equipment is available.
Use equipment with a purpose
Ask what movement or function the product is meant to support, how often it should be used and what signs mean the session should stop.