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Based on the advice I've gotten here we have runners in strategic places around the first floor of the house so that Duke can move from room to room on the hardwood floor. However, he's still very uneasy about the few areas that don't have runners. He has some really nice boots that when he's wearing walks fearlessly everywhere. Is it ok to leave his boots on all day (when we're home)?
ptvman said
Is it ok to leave his boots on all day (when we're home)?
Sure! If Duke tolerates them, boots are a great traction solution. If you do not already, consider using the socks for additional comfort and to absorb moisture since paw pads are the only places dogs sweat.
You might also consider Power Paws traction socks or Pawz Booties inside the house. Click any traction link for more helpful recommendations.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I actually placed the runners in my house strategically so my dog would have something of a „catwalk „ (bad pun, sorry) for him to move around on. After a while I noticed that he really stuck to that route and was very comfortable with that solution.
My dog wasn’t all that comfortable with boots or socks so that wasn’t really an option but I was also a little apprehensive about his getting sores from wearing them too long.
However, I do think that dogs in boots are the cutest, so I think a picture of Duke in gear would be in order.... just saying 😊
tina
Guardian of Manni the Wonderdog. -Or was it the other way around?
Osteo and amputation in Dec 2015. Second, inoperable, primary osteosarcoma found in June 2017.
The end of our adventures came Dec 10, 2017. 2 years to the day.
Just wanted to add that the PAWZ are excellent but should NOT be left on for long periods. They are fairly tight at the top and that could make for some swelling if left on a long wbile.
As Tina mentioned, runners and yoga mats are great options. As someone said here one rime, it looked like a Clown threw up all lver her floors with all the different colored rugs all over the place!
Looooove his avatar picture!! 🙂
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
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!
Bruce is a rear amp tripawd, and we got him a set of non-slip socks (the brand is Grippers, located in British Columbia, Canada), it took a little getting used to, but once he was used to them he didn't mind them at all, we only ever put one on his remaining rear foot, but it gave him much more confidence on the hard floors, the only drawback is that they were no good outside if it was snowy or icy.
Try this link and see if it helps you. adding images
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!
ptvman said
How do I post of pic of Duke wearing his boots?
Yup, the link Sally posted includes detailed instructions for adding photos to forum posts . If you don't already share photos online somewhere, you can start a free Tripawds blog any time and upload them there. Need further help? Post in the Tech Support forum and we'll be happy to help!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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