Re: [pyrnet] Care, Behavior: Sudden problem with certain flooring

["Judith Stroh Miller" <jsmiller@newmex.com>]

On 21 Dec 2005 at 6:04, Jeanne Bravin wrote:

> I've tried holding
> her collar and walking her through slowly, and while
> she doesn't slip, she's shaking the whole time and on
> the verge of panic. 

Are you sure Gypsy did not slip and fall and hurt herself? Has she been 
showing any signs of orthopedic problems?

I personally would get Gypsy to the vet for a complete work up, Blood 
Work, Complete Thyroid Panel sent to Michigan State. A  neuro exam if 
your vet can do that and a thorough eye exam.

In the meantime, Stores like Walmart carry long rug runners in 5 or 6 ft 
lengths.  Try those.  I use them around here for dirt and mud catchers. 
Also used them when my dear old Mishka became so frail.  I have tile 
and wood floors in most of the house and if Mishka was down, she 
could not get up from a slick surface.  Those rugs provided the traction 
she needed.  Let us know how things go.

Judith
Taos, New Mexico
jsmiller@newmex.com
http://home.earthlink.net/~ksane/judy/