Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions
1) Are ToeGrips® dog nail grips right for my dog?
If your dog can rise and walk on carpet and grass but slips and slides on hard-surface floors indoors, you’ve come to the right place!
ToeGrips® dog nail grips were designed for slipping senior, arthritic, and special needs dogs who struggle on slippery floors and spend the majority of their time indoors.
Though ToeGrips® dog nail grips can be helpful for dogs of all ages, they are unlikely to reliably stay on the nails of young, active dogs. In other words, they are for “walkers”, not “runners”. However, ToeGrips® dog nail grips may be appropriate for younger dogs on a case by case basis, such as during rehabilitation after surgery or injury.
2) Will my dog chew these off?
Most people assume this is a common scenario, but 99% of dogs do not bother with or chew at their ToeGrips® dog nail grips. In fact, most dogs don’t even seem to notice them, which makes sense because ToeGrips® dog nail grips sit on the poorly innervated nail tip, as opposed to covering skin/soft tissue of the paws and paw pads.
As a veterinarian, ingestion was one of Dr. Buzby’s primary concerns years ago when bringing ToeGrips® dog nail grips to the marketplace. She consulted with several colleagues, including surgeons, about this issue and everyone agreed that based on the size of dog and size of corresponding ToeGrips® dog nail grips, they should pass right through a dog’s GI tract. To date, that has always been the case. Furthermore, ToeGrips® dog nail grips are made with 100% FDA approved non-toxic material.
3) How do I select the correct size ToeGrips® dog nail grips for my dog?
Proper sizing is critical for success. ToeGrips® dog nail grips are sized based on nail circumference; measuring your dog’s nails is an essential, one-time task. Trimming your dog’s nails before measuring and/or applying ToeGrips® dog nail grips will help ensure that you select the correct size. View our Measuring Instructions here.
Do not assume ToeGrips® dog nail grips are too small because they do not easily slide on the nails. They are not intended to. Properly sized for your dog’s nails, ToeGrips® dog nail grips should fit snugly.
4) How long do ToeGrips® dog nail grips last?
ToeGrips® dog nail grips typically last 1-3 months, two months on average. “Mileage” will vary based on your dog’s size, environment, and gait. The more abnormal your dog’s gait, the faster ToeGrips® dog nail grips will wear.
5) Do you offer any discounts for repeat customers?
Yes, in 2017 we launched a subscription program so repeat customers could arrange auto shipment for reorders at a significant discount.
Application
ToeGrips® dog nail grips are theoretically small enough to pass through your dog’s gastrointestinal tract uneventfully. We’ve never received a complaint regarding harm to a dog caused by ingesting ToeGrips® dog nail grips. However, please use ToeGrips® dog nail grips responsibly and under supervision. If you have concerns about an ingestion incident, please contact your veterinarian.
Since ingestion of a foreign object is always a major concern in animals, we recommend that you keep the ToeGrips® dog nail grips out of reach of cats and other small animals.
We recommend that the ToeGrips® dog nail grips be periodically removed, cleaned, and the nails inspected, but dog’s nail tips are not a common place for bacterial, fungal or yeast infections and this is not an issue of concern with ToeGrips® dog nail grips.
We have not personally tested ToeGrips® dog nail grips on ice or snow. However, we have received a few testimonials that ToeGrips® dog nail grips are helpful to dogs on ice and snow.
Safety
We want owners to be aware that if a ToeGrip® dog nail grip is dropped or pops off their dog’s nail and they have small children, it could be a choking hazard.
ToeGrips® dog nail grips are theoretically small enough to pass through your dog’s gastrointestinal tract uneventfully. We’ve never received a complaint regarding harm to a dog caused by ingesting ToeGrips® dog nail grips. However, please use ToeGrips® dog nail grips responsibly and under supervision. If you have concerns about an ingestion incident, please contact your veterinarian.
Since ingestion of a foreign object is always a major concern in animals, we recommend that you keep the ToeGrips® dog nail grips out of reach of cats and other small animals.
We recommend that the ToeGrips® dog nail grips be periodically removed, cleaned, and the nails inspected, but dog’s nail tips are not a common place for bacterial, fungal or yeast infections and this is not an issue of concern with ToeGrips® dog nail grips.
We have not personally tested ToeGrips® dog nail grips on ice or snow. However, we have received a few testimonials that ToeGrips® dog nail grips are helpful to dogs on ice and snow.
Purchase
We want owners to be aware that if a ToeGrip® dog nail grip is dropped or pops off their dog’s nail and they have small children, it could be a choking hazard.
ToeGrips® dog nail grips are theoretically small enough to pass through your dog’s gastrointestinal tract uneventfully. We’ve never received a complaint regarding harm to a dog caused by ingesting ToeGrips® dog nail grips. However, please use ToeGrips® dog nail grips responsibly and under supervision. If you have concerns about an ingestion incident, please contact your veterinarian.
Since ingestion of a foreign object is always a major concern in animals, we recommend that you keep the ToeGrips® dog nail grips out of reach of cats and other small animals.
We recommend that the ToeGrips® dog nail grips be periodically removed, cleaned, and the nails inspected, but dog’s nail tips are not a common place for bacterial, fungal or yeast infections and this is not an issue of concern with ToeGrips® dog nail grips.
We have not personally tested ToeGrips® dog nail grips on ice or snow. However, we have received a few testimonials that ToeGrips® dog nail grips are helpful to dogs on ice and snow.
Shipping
We want owners to be aware that if a ToeGrip® dog nail grip is dropped or pops off their dog’s nail and they have small children, it could be a choking hazard.
ToeGrips® dog nail grips are theoretically small enough to pass through your dog’s gastrointestinal tract uneventfully. We’ve never received a complaint regarding harm to a dog caused by ingesting ToeGrips® dog nail grips. However, please use ToeGrips® dog nail grips responsibly and under supervision. If you have concerns about an ingestion incident, please contact your veterinarian.
Since ingestion of a foreign object is always a major concern in animals, we recommend that you keep the ToeGrips® dog nail grips out of reach of cats and other small animals.
We recommend that the ToeGrips® dog nail grips be periodically removed, cleaned, and the nails inspected, but dog’s nail tips are not a common place for bacterial, fungal or yeast infections and this is not an issue of concern with ToeGrips® dog nail grips.
We have not personally tested ToeGrips® dog nail grips on ice or snow. However, we have received a few testimonials that ToeGrips® dog nail grips are helpful to dogs on ice and snow.
