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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here with an update.  I ordered some no-slip strips for the stairs and put them on a couple of days ago.  However, I put them on in the middle of the stairs, and he's still been trying to go down the side of the stairs closest to the wall, as he does when nervous.  We've all been encouraging him, but I think it may take a bit longer until he gets it.  It has helped with tumbling/sliding though, since his paws still land on the strips a bit.

I also left a message for his vet, although she's out of the office right now.[/quote]

OP, another update: He's getting used to the no-slip strips and is going down the stairs more easily now.  He still has some trepidation and tends to rush, but I think he's learnt that he won't slip if he goes down the middle of the stairs.  So, I'm happy and grateful to the PPs that suggested this.

The vet returned my call and send that there was nothing in her notes suggesting concern for arthritis.  We still have the option of seeing her instead of a tech when he take him in next month for shots.  [/quote]

Yea!  So glad that helped (I'm the PP who sent the link).[/quote]

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