Tripawds Three Legged Dog & Cat Forum Archives
Tripawds is your home to learn how to care for a three legged dog or cat. Explore 17+ years of forum archives for stories and answers to questions about dog leg amputation, and cat amputation recovery. Enjoy fresh discussion and connect with members in the new Tripawds Support Circle.
Join The Tripawds Community
Register your free account to join the Tripawds Support Circle. Connecting with members and getting the support you need is now easier than ever with the Circle app!
✅ Easy Photo Upload
✅ Direct Messaging
✅ Subscribe to Topics.
✅ Live Chat and much more!
Forums Locked: Search archives for answers & join Tripawds Support Circle to keep discussion going!
Log In
Members
11:38 am
28 November 2008
Offline
I've just ordered the Ruff Wear Grip Tex boot and the Muttluk Hotdogger bootie. Does anyone have any experience with either of these? We are taking Trouble with us to New Orleans the end of the month and I know the hotel we are staying in has slick marble floors. I also ordered the Grip Tex thinking she could wear them outside all the time to have a little more support. Any comments from current or past users?
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
6:39 pm
Team Tripawds
Administrators
25 September 2009
Offline
Shanna, we know that some dogs do great with them, and others don't. It really depends on how properly sized the boots are. If measurements are off by even 1/4 of an inch, the boots can flip flop around on their feet.
Our friend Tazziedog puts baby socks on her Mastiff's feet, and this helps keep them in place.
Let us know if they work for you.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
10:50 pm
Vet Expert
Vets
Members
23 August 2008
Offline
Tazzie has just worn through her original Ruff Wear Bootie so we are going to order her another. I use the one with the heavy treads on her front foot which bears most of her weight. That foot has spread out a little over 9 months so the bootie fits better but I still put on an athletic anklet sock first to help keep it from slipping. She has softer "city booties" for the rear feet that are 1 size smaller than her front bootie and I don't need to put a sock on these.
She wears the heavy boot on her front foot all day to help prevent a pressure sore. She leaves it alone and doesn't chew it off, even if we aren't home. I only use the rear boots if she needs extra traction ; like at the vet clinic.
I hope they work for you!
Pam and Tazzie
1 Guest(s)
