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I had a lot of problems trying to keep Meg's foot/leg dry, before she lost it. She had an open wound, which was dressed and needed to be kept dry. She likes walking through/lying in puddles. Go figure...
I don't know if this will be useful/relevant for Eurydice or not, but by far the best solution we found after endless head-scratching experimentation, was waterproof walking socks. I bought several pairs of Sealskinz on Amazon, and these worked remarkably well. As I say, I don't know whether this would be suitable for Eurydice, and whether they would fit inside her booties, but just thought it was worth a mention.
All our best to you both,
Meg and Clare xx
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
megstamum said
I bought several pairs of Sealskinz on Amazon, and these worked remarkably well.
Interesting! I had no idea these SEALSKINZ
By the way, have you ever seen this DIY trick for keeping paws dry?
DIY Dog Paw Protector with IV Bag
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Those are GREAT!
Every time I see her in a video I'm surprised again at how big she is. I think Elly could use one of her booties as a sleeping bag!
Eurydice took to to those booties so well. It reminds me of another Maggie story... when Mag turned one my mom got her some fleece booties, I'm not sure why except as a joke. The were cheap little things that would actually have been a disaster if we got them on her- it would be like trying to walk on ice. Anyway- Maggie did not like any type of clothing on her at all- she didn't even like her harness and always tried to get it off. As soon as I got one bootie on her foot and cinched the velcro tab she rolled over on her back and started flailing to get it off. I grabbed another foot but by the time I got the second one on she had got the first one off, we tried for a few minutes but I never got more that two on at a time...all the while laughing so hard I was crying!
This is not of course how you are supposed to introduce booties but Maggie seemed to think it was a grand game. After I gave up trying to put them on her I velcroed them all together and tossed them at Mag and she took off with it and zoomed around the house for a bit.
So glad you found a solution!
Karen and the Spirit Pug Girls
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Interesting! I had no idea these SEALSKINZ
existed but it appears they're only for humans? Did you get Meg baby-sized socks?
By the way, have you ever seen this DIY trick for keeping paws dry?
DIY Dog Paw Protector with IV Bag
Yes, they're only for humans. I bought the smallest (adult) size and cut them down then used vetwrap to secure them around Meg's leg. The length of what was supposed to be the foot was more or less the length of Meg's leg, and I'd tuck the top over the top of the cuff of her dogleggs. Not perfect by any means, but by far the best solution I found for Meg and her particular circumstances. I tried the IV bag, and also these cast protectors they do for babies who've broken their arms so you can bath them, and various off the peg 'dog' solutions. The problem with most of them was that they were inclined to nick and tear or just wear through after not very long attached to Meg (which is understandable). The socks are also really thick and cushioned and it didn't seem to bother her at all to walk in them. Plus they are properly, properly waterproof. I didn't quite believe it until I saw her literally paddling in them and her foot, leg and dressing still remained dry.
I've just uploaded this video so you can (sort of) see the contraption in action. Not particularly elegant but, for Meg, extremely effective. It may also give you some idea of just how resilient her leg covering needed to be... We don't get snow all that often here, and its arrival is always cause for a Mega Celebration
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
Hi Clare and Meg
That is a VERY useful suggestion (never heard of it before) and as they are made for humans I probably will find some big enough for her YAYYYYYY !!!!
Love Meg's video, how cute can a dog be ??????? Well, THAT cute !
Sending you and Meg hugs and cuddles
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Hi Karen and puggies
Yes, I suppose Elly could use her booties as a sleeping bag 
Such a funny story, your Maggie sure knew what she liked and didn't like.
Of course, playing with Mom was also great fun!
Sending you a big hug and cuddles to your babies
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Adorable! I love watching Meg have fun in the snow!
Looks like they work pretty well. You get the prize for creativity with those.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hi everybody
Just two more little videos taken a few days ago, every day is a joy with miss cow
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Happy "little" face is right! She looks like she's having fun. Do you think it's more of a workout for her since they sound heavy?
As usual, adorable. Lots of hugs.
Kerren and Tripawd Kitty Mona
Hi Kerren
No, they are not heavy, I think she just hits the ground harder as her feet are all comfy inside the padded area.
And as the soles provide a great grip she "runs" confidently, just like before.
My heart is overjoyed hearing that galloping sound again!
Lots of love going your way and cuddles to your gorgeous kitties
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Meg sure looked like she enjoyed the snow! My dogs all love it too. 
Eurydice always cracks me up! Murphy's ears flop like that, but those lips, too! lol She does have a perfect Tripawd gallop, though.
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
Hi Donna
Eurydice is saying she wish she could gallop across the sky like Pegasus to meet your pack 
Lots of kisses and cuddles to your cutie pies
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
Thank you ❤️
There isn't anything as precious as watching our babies enjoying life to the full 💨💨💨🐾🐶 it fills our hearts with joy ❤️❤️❤️
Lots of hugs going your way and super cuddles to your Muppet show cutie pie 😘
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
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