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How do tripawd parents deal with dirty paws? Neiman is used to having his paws wiped clean when he comes in from playing outside, but now I am at a loss. Should I try to get him to lay down and roll over? It is a fairly small entryway for such a big guy to try rolling over - we barely fit there together when I was pregnant. Or should I try to support his weigh on my own shoulder as I lift each foot? It is raining all day today and I am dreading the dirty paw problem.
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Admins
26 July 2009

My people made me learn how to do a rollover so they can clean by big ol' feets. They got a dark rug that they put in the entryway (we live in a RV most of the year so talk about small!), and I do my rollover there. It doesn't always work out as planned, especially if I'm hungry and wanna eat NOW, but most of the time I'm happy to oblige.
It's a tricky thing to do with a Tripawd but you'll get the hang of it. Just try to overlook those paw prints that start to accumulate in your doghouse and everypawdy will be hoppy!
Wyatt Ray Dawg . . . The Tripawds Leg-A-Cy Continues!
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25 September 2009

You'll find more large door mats and runners in our recommended traction solutions Tripawds Gear blog post.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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5:28 pm
27 December 2012

Wow! I'm impressed! Wipe Jackson's paws?! PASHAW! I guess we're pretty dirty around here...
Those mats seem like a good idea.
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
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Bucketeers
22 February 2013

Yeah fetchon, we're kinda dirty at our house too.....but usually the dog slobber dripping from the jowls washes the paw prints away!!
Neiman you are stunningly handsome!
Sally and Happy Hannh
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Dharma, thank you for the links! I think I will order one of those mats. In the meantime, the vet tech who trimmed Neiman's nails on Thursday showed me how she supported his weight while standing so she could lift each foot. Neiman is so laid back and accepting of pretty much everything, so it has been working well. My husband and are impressed. But it would still be very helpful to have one of those mats!
11:02 am
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25 September 2009

neimansmom said
n the meantime, the vet tech who trimmed Neiman's nails on Thursday showed me how she supported his weight while standing so she could lift each foot.
Oooh if you get ambitious we would love to see this in pics or videos!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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