We have hard wood and ceramic floors.  Roxy appeared to enjoy the occasional slide before surgery, but now they have become a liability.  Does anyone have any recommendations for our little "Bambi?"

Welcome Roxy:

We have ceramic tile floors throughout our entire house; we were afraid that Rusty would injure his remaining hind leg so we installed indoor/outdoor carpeting from Home Depot in our entry, hallways, and rooms that he frequents.  It comes in 6 ft width and unlimited length, which makes installation easy and cost us less than 75 cents a square foot.  Since this was meant to be temporary, we did not glue it down.  Rusty now zooms around the house better than when he had all four legs.

Chuck & Rusty

Thanks everyone!  Roxy is a nine year old boxer, diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in her left foreleg.  She had the surgery this past Thursday and is making small improvements. We will be going ahead with chemo in two weeks time. My husband removed the stairs to the backyard and built a ramp with outdoor carpeting which is working wonderfully.  She has initiated getting around on her own since she's been home, but of course with some hesitancy.  Right now we are tackling wound care, which as a nurse, I figured I would be fine with.  Funny how objectivity gets thrown out the window when their your own.  I am so grateful to have found such a helpful site, and with such a warm welcome.  I look forward to sharing more with you as new obstacles arise.  One day at a time over here.

Hugs to all of you and yours,

AJ and Roxy