Clean Up Fresh Urine – Mopping up as much of your pet’s urine as possible prevents the smell from lingering and stains from forming. Soak up fresh puddles with paper towels, and toss them in the trash. Our 17 year old Lhasa apso, bless him, has done so well up to now, however this last few weeks once down on our Karndean kitchen floor really struggles to get up. So now we have a yoga mat covered floor, only just put them down so don’t know how effective they’ll be. Unfortunately, vinyl plank flooring is more prone to taking damage than the hardwood flooring it’s fashioned after. Fortunately, there are several ways to clean pet urine from vinyl plank flooring without causing further damage. You can use home remedies or enzyme cleaners. This step-by-step guide will show you how to approach each cleaning solution. Things to Keep in Mind When Cleaning Vinyl Plank Flooring Image By: Mariakray, Pixabay Mac DeMarco has announced his third album This Old Dog, and his first full-length since 2014's Salad Days. He also shared two new songs from the record: " My Old Man" and " This Old Dog." This record has a lot to do with my family and my life right now and the way I'm feeling and stuff," he says. "One of the main goals for this record was trying to make sure I retained some kind of realness. That's the bottom line. Being in any sort of spotlight can be jarring, especially when you're not preoccupied with touring and you're just sitting in your house writing songs. But wherever my bedroom is, the records are gonna be whatever is happening in there. I could be in Alaska and I'm sure it wouldn't change things much."

You certainly gave us a wealth of information on older dogs. When my mother moved in with us her older dog already had arthritis and he slipped on floors. We had a lot of carpeted area at that time thank goodness. I really like you suggestions and wish I had known there were products for their paws at that time. There are also alternative options such as building your own sling using a blanket or even a strong canvas shopping bag. 5 More No-Slip Options for Your Senior Dog Dr. Buzby, a dedicated veterinarian concerned about dogs slipping on slippery floors, invented a great solution for dogs in need of some extra traction. She invented a product known as "toe grips." Update Your Flooring: If you are in the mood for renovating your home and want a surface that is not too slippery, consider flooring with a "coefficient of friction" of 0.6 or higher. Ask a floor expert for recommendations. Thanks to all for the congratulations! I wrote this article at a difficult time as my senior dog was diagnosed with cancer, and as she got older and weaker, she was slipping more and more and struggling to navigate those tile floors.Kinda wish it was double vinyl; they squeezed a lot of music onto a single record. Would have made more sense, and would have given you another chance to get a cool/different color. But regardless, it sounds nice, slightly warm, and very clear. Very crisp even up to high volume. Vinyl is not warped at all. Pressing is somewhat heavy, but feels a little less than 180g. It's probably 140g. If there are areas of the home your dog was once hesitant walking on that are now covered with rugs, you can try feeding your dog's meal or a stuffed Kong gradually closer to these areas. Always keep a cheerful attitude while you are training them and don't forget to deliver lots of praise! 10. Help Your Dog Up

Invest in a Cooling Bed: You can invest in cooling dog beds for the summer if your dog is tempted to lie down on tile floors to escape the heat. We tried a variety of strategies and that included good joint care, trimming the fur in between her toes, yoga mats and Dr. Buzby's toe grips. Walk Away I Am A Grumpy Old Man I Love Dogs More Than Humans I Have Anger Issues And A Serious Dislike For Stupid People PNG, JPG Cleaning pet urine off anything isn’t a pleasant job but some of the materials in our home are more delicate than others. Vinyl plank flooring is cheap, easy to install, and long-lasting, but it is also more prone to taking damage than hardwood or laminate flooring.I never knew that there were so many options available to keep dogs from slipping on slippery surfaces. We have always had a lot of carpeted surfaces when we had our dogs so never had a problem. We also kept their nails trimmed. I did not know about toe grips, paw waxes, etc. Good veterinary care is obviously very important.