If you own a small dog or a toy dog breed then you’re probably away of how hard it may be for them to go up and down stairs. If you have stairs in your home and you own a small dog you will need to teach your dog how to handle the stares. It’s not recommended that you carry your dog up and down the stairs or else he will not learn to take the stairs on his own and will always rely on you. Older dogs with hip or joint problems can be carried up and down the stairs as it’s to relieve pain. If you are afraid your small dog will fall down the stairs then you may want to use a baby gate to block access to the stairs. Even if you’ve taught your dog to handle the stairs he could still accidentally fall. Talk to your vet Southern Utah about stairs and small dogs. Schedule an appointment today!
