5 Reasons big dog owners should opt for Eco Resilient Flooring

The Great Dane, German Shepard, Labrador retriever, Neapolitan Mastiff and Dogue de Bordeaux are some of the world’s largest dog breeds that require unique care; from taking them out for extra-long walks or jogs, getting adequate nutrition to finding suitable flooring that can withstand constant heavy foot traffic.

Big dogs tend to be more active, having the right kind of flooring can save you a lot of money in the long term. Thankfully with modern technology, there is now eco-resilient flooring – an affordable and resilient type of flooring that can last throughout a homeowner’s lifetime (and ease the pain pet owners feel when it comes to maintaining their living spaces). Here are 5 reasons why eco-resilient flooring is suitable for your big furry pets.

1. Waterproof

Some big dogs like the Mastiff tend to drool a lot. Instead of finding solutions to your pet’s drooling, consider eco-resilient flooring. Eco-resilient flooring is highly resistant to water and it is easier to clean compared to other types of flooring like marble and stone. You do not have to worry about your pet’s drool staining the ground.

Furthermore, when an accident happens, you do not have to spend hours trying to clean up your pet’s pee and or worry about the urine seeping into the layers of your floor. With eco-resilient flooring, cleaning and sanitizing will not leave any horrible-looking marks on the floor, thus indirectly helping pet owners maintain their property’s value.

2. Impact resistant

   Big dogs have a tendency to knock things down by accident not because they are big; rather, houses today are getting smaller and smaller. A cursory glance at the Property section in the newspaper reveals that the gross square area or foot (depending on which form of measurement is used!) per unit is 15 to 20 percent smaller than apartments build during the ‘80s and ‘90s. With flooring that is impact resistant, you will have less to worry about broken table lamps, drinking glasses, plates and more.

3. Slip resistant

   Like the elderly, senior dogs suffer from age-related diseases such as osteoarthritis, and other bone and joint problems.

Furthermore, research shows that big dogs with existing bone and joint problems may take a longer time to heal if they fall and or are too tense when walking. Having flooring that is slip resistant can help them walk more comfortably and at the same time, keep them agile and healthy.

4. Chemical-free

Eco-resilient flooring is free of chemicals that can cause your beloved pet to fall ill. This makes feeding easy as you can put food on a shallow tray

5. Dog-vision friendly design

   This is by far the most valid reason why big dog owners should consider getting eco-resilient flooring: a dog’s plane of vision – to be precise, “depth perception” – is different from that of the human eye. It is in their nature to hesitate to take a step further and or tread carefully on shiny surfaces as they fear they might slip and fall. The wood-like designs of eco-friendly flooring lets dogs walk confidently and with ease.

As your pet advances in age, its perception of depth, particularly on shiny surfaces, becomes distorted due to cataracts or loss of vision and this will affect your dog’s movements, says Veterinarian Shannon Budiselic.