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|Articles|November 1, 2011

Stop the slipping and sliding at your veterinary practice

Baby socks aren't just for babies anymore.

Try using baby socks with grippy bottoms to help arthritic or unstable dogs deal with slippery floors. The socks can help prevent the falls and slips that exacerbate existing painful conditions, and they lend dogs the confidence to get around better in their own homes.

—Liane Ehrich, CVT

Vail, Ariz.

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