Yesterday, I took Dean back to the old house for a visit since he has been gone for a week. He enjoyed seeing everyone again but I think he really missed the carpet. I watched him go to lay down in carpet and noticed that he walks his front paws down so he can end up in a laying position. At the new house, he lowers himself slightly and then just sort of throws his hip to the ground with a resounding thud. He already has hip issues that I don't want him to exacerbate so I sought a solution today.
We went to the Portland Pet Supply store for the first time which is only a few blocks from the new house and I bought him padded socks. I don't think he likes them but I think he may eventually get used to them. Once he stopped walking all stupid, he began to walk with more confidence as he finally had some traction in his step. I still will probably be buying more rugs for the house but I think that socks (or possibly shoes since he's learned how to take his socks off) will help him adjust.
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