It is a fact of life, all of us are getting older and that includes our pets. We all want our four-legged family members to live long and health lives so this blog will discuss a few general things that you can do to help your dog be healthy and happy for as long as...
Blog For Our Paw Pals
Blog For Our Paw Pals
Paw Pad Sweating in Dogs: Why Does it Happen?
One of the most common product questions we receive at PawFriction is “Dogs sweat through their paw pads to stay cool, doesn’t PawFriction stop their ability to sweat?” We are happy to answer that question because it clears up a massive misconception in the canine...
It’s Summer, Keep Your Dog Protected!
Did you know that PawFriction has thermal dampening properties which can reduce risk of injury while dogs are walking? This is a great benefit of using PawFriction during the hot summer months!Does your dog like to cool off at the pool or in the lake? PawFriction will...
“Why is PawFriction so expensive?”
At a recent industry event, we were asked, “Why is PawFriction so expensive?” We can certainly understand this concern, but the answer is summarized here.Keep in mind that PawFriction is sourced and manufactured in the United States. Rather than saving money on using...
Does PawFriction harm floors or stain carpets?
We are often asked if PawFriction will harm floors or stain carpets. One of the many wonderful things about PawFriction is that it is not only pet and human friendly, but it is also a household friendly product. The granules are made from pure rubber, this is not the...
Taking a Closer Look at Lumbosacral Instability
We spoke in a previous blog post about IVDD (disc disease) in dogs but let us take a closer look at a particular type called Lumbosacral Stenosis/Lumbosacral Instability. Unlike disc disease which is more prevalent in our smaller and longer breeds of dogs like...
My dog is a foot licker, will they try and get this off?
Most dogs simply do not realize that PawFriction is on their feet but, rest assured if they do lick their feet this may give them a whole new thing to do in life. We have researched and tested each component of PawFriction and it will not harm them. PawFriction is...
Why is Paw Friction and PawFriction so important and why is the toe grip less important?
We have received a few questions about what exactly gives a dog traction. Is it the paw pads or the claws/toes and why is PawFriction the best product to help stop sliding on hardwood and other smooth floors? The paw pads are constantly giving a dog traction, which...
There Is Relief For Disc Disease (IVDD)
Disc disease, IVDD, back injury, slipped disc, etc. It has many names and is one of the more common reasons that a dog will be brought to a veterinarian for evaluation and is a result of pain and discomfort. In order to understand how to manage the disease and what it...
What exactly is Canine arthritis?
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints but we often use it to describe the chronic joint changes that accompany our dogs as they age. No matter what definition you choose, arthritis is a common and painful condition that affects many of our aging dogs. I am often...
