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How to help my dog on slippery floors and prevent joint issues?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male

My house has tiles and marbles. There is no single floor which is rough. What precautions should I take to avoid leg bending problem?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on January 18th, 2019

Lay down lots of rugs and runners to that Pitch has plenty of options for traction. Also make sure that Pitch remains a good weight as getting heavy will stress his joints. Lastly, feed pitch a high quality diet meant for large breed dogs. I recommend a diet called Royal Canin that makes a food specific for German Shepherds. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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