Introduction
Selecting the right kennel flooring can significantly impact the health, comfort, and efficiency of your animal hospital. This guide will help you choose the best raised flooring for your facility, addressing the unique challenges faced by animal hospitals and explaining how raised dog flooring can offer significant benefits. Ridglan Animal Care Systems’ raised flooring is made of first-rate steel and completely coated with plastisol (polyvinyl, plastic), ensuring durability and hygiene.
Understanding Raised Flooring
What is Raised Flooring?
Raised dog kennel flooring is an elevated surface designed to provide a hygienic, comfortable, and durable environment for animals. This type of flooring is particularly beneficial in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and dog kennels where cleanliness and animal welfare are top priorities. Ridglan Animal Care Systems’ raised flooring is constructed from first-rate steel, fully coated with plastisol, providing a non-porous plastic surface that is both strong and bacteria resistant. RACS Kennel Flooring offers additional benefits such as comfort for all pet sizes, durability, easy installation, proper drainage, and airflow, keeping pets clean, healthy, and protected from pests.
Benefits of Raised Flooring
Hygiene and Cleanliness
The non-porous surface ensures easy cleaning and reduces the risk of bacterial growth, essential for preventing the spread of infections in a hospital setting. Additionally, the elevated surface helps keep pets clean and healthy by reducing the chance of ticks and gnats, allowing for air movement underneath the kennel, and preventing digging.
Comfort and Safety
Raised flooring prevents direct contact with cold, hard surface, ensuring dogs stay cool and comfortable. The smooth, non-porous plastic surface is gentle on the dog’s paws.
Durability and Cost-Effectiveness
Made from very durable steel material and plastisol-coated steel, RACS raised flooring is built to last, providing long-term cost savings.
Key Considerations for Choosing Raised Flooring
Addressing Hospital Challenges
Animal hospitals face unique challenges, such as maintaining high hygiene standards, managing diverse dog breeds and sizes, and ensuring the comfort and safety of all animals in their care. Raised dog kennel flooring can address these challenges effectively.
Dog Breeds, Sizes, and Dog Kennel Flooring
Different dog breeds and sizes have specific needs when it comes to kennel flooring. For smaller breeds, flooring with tighter gaps and smoother surfaces is ideal to prevent injuries. Larger breeds benefit from sturdy flooring systems that can support their weight without bending or breaking. Properly sized kennel flooring ensures that all dogs, regardless of size, remain safe and comfortable.
Material and Construction
The material and construction of the flooring are critical for durability and hygiene. Ridglan Animal Care Systems uses first-rate steel coated with plastisol, providing a non-porous surface that is easy to clean and resistant to bacteria. Compared to traditional wood and wire flooring, our fully coated plastisol kennel flooring offers superior benefits such as easy cleaning, proper drainage, airflow, comfort, and resistance to water and soil damage.
Comfort and Safety Features
A safe and comfortable surface is essential for any kennel flooring. The smooth, non-porous plastic surface prevents abrasions and injuries. Proper drainage is facilitated by approximately sized hole openings, allowing liquids to pass through easily and keeping the surface dry. Air movement underneath the kennel is another important feature, ensuring that dogs remain cool and comfortable, preventing the buildup of moisture and bacteria.
Specific RACS Products for Animal Hospitals
Overview of RACS Raised Flooring Products
Ridglan Animal Care Systems offers a range of raised flooring products designed to meet the specific needs of animal hospitals:
– Original Cage RAC: Known for its durability and stability.
– Comfort RACS: Features a durable and comfortable surface, perfect for ensuring animal comfort.
– Bottom Tub Floor Grate: Provides excellent drainage and is easy to clean, suitable for areas requiring high hygiene standards.
Matching Products to Hospital Needs
– High-Traffic Areas: The Original Cage RAC is designed to withstand constant use, making it perfect for busy clinics.
– Long-Term Use and Durability: Comfort RACS offers a balance of comfort and durability, ideal for long-term installations.
– Customizable Solutions: RACS flooring is designed to fit different kennel sizes and layouts.
Installation and Maintenance Tips
Installation Guidelines
Installing RACS raised flooring is straightforward and efficient. Follow these steps for a secure and stable installation:
Step 1: Assessing the Space
Before ordering, it’s crucial to measure the kennel cages accurately to ensure that the Comfort RACs fit perfectly. RACS provides various sizes and can customize solutions to fit specific needs.
Step 2: Preparing the Area
Ensure that the area is clean and free of debris before installing the new grates. When replacing existing grates, remove the old flooring carefully to avoid damaging the cage structure.
Step 3: Installing the Grates
Comfort RACs are designed to be user-friendly in their installation. They typically feature a modular design that fits easily into place. They are stable and won’t shift under the weight of the animals.
Maintenance Best Practices
Routine cleaning and maintenance are essential for extending the life of your raised flooring:
– Daily Cleaning: Wipe down or spray the surface with a disinfectant to remove any waste and prevent bacterial growth.
– Deep Cleaning: Regularly remove the flooring to clean underneath and ensure the area is completely clean. Additionally, all RACS floors are autoclave safe.
– Inspection: Periodically check for any signs of wear and tear and repair any damaged parts to maintain a safe environment.
Conclusion
Recap of Key Points
Choosing the right raised flooring for your animal hospital involves considering factors such as dog breeds, sizes, and specific needs of the facility. Raised dog kennel flooring from RACS offers numerous benefits, including enhanced hygiene, comfort, and durability. By selecting the appropriate materials and features, you can ensure a safe and efficient environment for both the animals and the staff.
Explore the range of raised flooring products offered by Ridglan Animal Care Systems to find the perfect solution for your animal hospital. With features like non-porous surfaces, proper drainage, and customization options RACS flooring systems are designed to meet the unique needs of veterinary environments.
Closing Remark
Investing in quality raised dog kennel flooring is essential for the well-being of the animals, the efficiency of the clinic, and the satisfaction of both staff and clients. Choose RACS raised flooring to create a cleaner, safer, and more efficient veterinary clinic today.