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My senior dog with hip issues slips on hardwood. How to help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | unneutered

I have a mini schnozer his paws are really slick and he slips on our hardwood floors he is very old and has hips probs what can we do to keep him from slipping

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 18th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. I would recommend getting rubber bottomed booties for him, which can be found online quite easily. Another great product is called toe grips. Toe grips has a website you can order directly from. I would also make sure you are giving joint supplementation such as Dasuquin. If you are not giving pain medications to reduce inflammation I would recommend you discuss putting him on something with your vet. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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