Is my puppy slipping on marble floors causing health problems?

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I have a 35 days old labrador puppy. Currently my house flooring is of marble tiles. Puppy slips sometimes. Will it result un any health problems? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 29 days old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Puppies tend to be very pliable and not easily hurt when slipping, so I would not worry about any major problems with her slipping. She may pull and muscle, tendon or ligament if it is a forceful slip, but these tend not to be too bad and will not result in any long-term health problems. It is actually good for her to adapt to this type of flooring as a puppy, because she will be more cautious as an adult and as a senior. Senior dogs can definitely get bad injuries like fractures or dislocations from slipping, so I would take more caution if you have a senior dog. I hope that helps and all is well with Harley.

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