Puppy spwralls alot after jumping or running, she will run and snap at your arm or chases the cuff of your pants.

Usually after I've cleaned the foam mat, that she lives on, so it kind of slippery. Could jumping, falling and sliding lead to potential H.D.? She doesn't seem hurt by it, after she stops sliding she right back at you. She is falling on a wrestling type floor mat, firm but way softer then concret.

Should I try to stop this type action, she's 3 months old. Its kinda of cute, but I don't want the pup to mess herself up.

Hi Don: Our pup is now a little over a year old. We had tile in our home and as a result he slid around a lot and his legs (back and front would often sprawl out). One day he yiped while doing this and we became concerned about his hips.

We took him to our vet clinic and nothing was wrong. However, our vet's orthopedic guy warned us to keep him from slipping! While it may not cause hip displasia it can aggravate a developing condition and even cause ligament damage that can lead to loose hips and/or luxated patellas (knee joints with loose ligaments), and torn ACL's. The larger and faster growing the breed the more concern there is with these issues.

We immediately treated his paws with a paw wax from Foster and Smith or Pet Smart (some place like that, anyway). Make sure he can't lick any off. Massage it in well and wipe off any excess. This gives better grip and will condidition is feet. Tyr is still careful when on tile and slick surfaces. I don't think he remembers his slipping days with fondness at all!

Hopefully there is a vet on this forum that can give you some direct advice. Good luck.

Thanks Linda,

I was a little concerned about that, she doesn't seem to mind or be much concerned with this sliding. Maybe because it only happens when the mat is damp from mopping. Even so with your warning I may put her in her crate when I'm cleaning these mats.

Thanks again

Nothing I hate worse then cleaning poop and the puppy wants to play, she still brings a smile to my face with her antics, especially if she makes you drop the poop tray. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Don,

According to Dr. Ian Billinghurst, slippery floors are a major cause of skeletal disease (hip/elbow dysplasia). He has written a couple books on the RAW diet much of it relating to eliminating skeletal disease and they are two of the best books i have read on the subject.

I currently have a 12 week old GSD and i dont let him run or play on any of my floors that cause him to slide.

Hope this helps.

Thanks Ben

Its a done deal I'll start crating her when I clean her area. I guest I need to start a weekly dose of Glucosmine and chorium, I hear this strengthens and lubercates the joints.

What your take on this? And is a daily or weekly dose of vitamins or Glucosmine a good idea???

Don,

You said Ben but I assume you ment me. I am no expert by any means, but what i have read and even heard from others on this site, is that a daily dose of Glucosamine, MSN, and Chondroitin will help to reduce the chances of joint problems. I have my dog on all three once a day.

Brian sorry about calling you Ben.

How old a puppy/dog should I start these doesage? She is only 3 months old. Do U use the human or dog version of Glucosamine?

Don,

Again, i am not an expert and you should post a the dosage question under Feeding Puppies area, you will get responses from people who are way more educated than me.

I use human grade products and i give my puppy about 1/4 of the recommended daily adult dosage.