Save time spent searching, download the new Tripawds e-book for immediate answers!
Bookmark Jerry's Required Reading List for more amputation recovery advice and care tips.
Review the Tripawds Featured Blogs for the best three legged dog care product recommendations.
Tripawds is a user supported community. Please do what you can to help keep it online.
Miss the show? Listen to the podcast now!
Log In
Register
Members
Home
Add Reply
Add Topic
Topic RSS
QuoteI thought I'd pass this along in case it's helpful to anyone else.
My dog is almost two months post-amputation (two months on Saturday) and has been getting around great (my amazing doggie). His front paws are fine, but his partnerless hind paw pad is taking a beating and seems to have developed cracks on both sides. I was looking for something to protect his paw when we walk outside.
Several years ago I found these interesting booties online (http://www.aubu…..-Boots.php). This time, I bought a piece of scrap heavy-weight suede and cut out a bootie by copying the photo and it's worked out great to help protect my dog's hind paw when we walk outside. The suede also seems to help with traction indoors, but I don't like to leave them on indoors in case it affects his circulation.
It works great on sidewalks and roads, but I'm not sure I'd use it on rocky terrain because rocks could get inside the boot.
Anyway, it cost less than ten bucks to make the boot, with enough suede left over to make several more. The price to buy a set of four appears to be less than $30 which is not bad either (search for "australian dog boots" on google).
8:55 am
Team Tripawds
25 April 2007
Offline
Interesting, thanks for sharing! These look like they may be great for climbing over rocks, but we don't see how suede could provide traction on slick hardwood floors though.
Be sure to check out the best traction solutions for tripawds in the Gear blog for more ideas.
 |
"Dogs are born with three legs and a spare." — Jerry G. Dawg (10/98-10/08) Please Support Your Tripawds Community! Have you started a Tripawds Blog yet? |
|
| Looking for quick answers? Download the new Tripawds eBook for the best tips and advice! | ||
10:16 am
Team Tripawds
25 April 2007
Offline
Latest Tripawds News
Read my story here.
3:45 pm
9 December 2009
OfflineA quick word of caution when using booties in warm weather… The way a dog cools it's body is through it's feet and by panting. Wearing booties in the heat can make your dog more prone to heatstroke. Be sure you have them well hydrated, don't use them in the heat of the day, and don't leave them on for long.
5:21 pm
Team Tripawds
25 April 2007
Offline
Great advice! That could explain why Wyatt Ray's Ruff Wear sock liners always smell like corn chips when he wears them in warmer weather. Thanks for the reminder.
Latest Tripawds News
Read my story here.
7:17 am
9 November 2010
Offline@Jerry I had to laugh I have thought dogs feet smelled like corn tortillas since I was a kid . . . glad to know I'm no thte only one to notice this bizarre scientific fact.
9:18 am
Team Tripawds
25 April 2007
Offline
tombi said:
@Jerry I had to laugh I have thought dogs feet smelled like corn tortillas since I was a kid . . . glad to know I'm no thte only one to notice this bizarre scientific fact.
Hah! Not at all, check out Spirit Opie's blog post about this very topic!
Latest Tripawds News
Read my story here.
4:54 pm
9 December 2009
OfflineHmm. In the interest of science, we did a random sampling of 5 of the 20 dogs. And 3 of the 5 had feet that had a "corn chip" smell. Bucky da Hound's was by far the most pungent. Sally and Shemya each had a "sorta" corny smell. Rabbit did not smell of anything, and Liam smelled of, well, poop. Dave's new theory is the higher percentage of husky, the less smelly their feet (unless they are standing in poop) are.
8:51 am
Team Tripawds
25 July 2009
Offline
calpurnia said:
Dave's new theory is the higher percentage of husky, the less smelly their feet (unless they are standing in poop) are.
Maybe the odor is a sign of superior intelligence, which is why my feet are extra stinky!
Most Users Ever Online: 165
Currently Online: krun15, winstonsmum
48 Guest(s)
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
Top Posters:
AngelAbbysMom: 1503
Emilysmom: 1231
fightingforsammy: 1120
jakesmom: 1111
Cooper: 976
10711: 942
riosmom: 939
Cherry: 930
Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 443
Members: 3490
Moderators: 8
Admins: 3
Forum Stats:
Groups: 4
Forums: 22
Topics: 5889
Posts: 81460
Newest Members: clara43802, jwalker, rositasmadre, wish2bme2, drakes73, ronnie3716, slimsdad, myargos
