Joan of Arc Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Our Maddie has developed irritated pads on all her feet. She will be fine for a few days, then one foot gets sore, over night she can change to hopping on another foot. We have searched for the irritant, teh vet is at a loss as to the cause and we have tried to eliminate non - allergenic substances such as exposed aggregate footpaths etc. Our vet has now suggested that we try boots to protect her pads from contact with what ever is causing the issue. Has anyone used doggy boots? Can anyone recommend a certain brand / style etc? Any help really appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I tired them on my Pug and the family fell over laughing. ;) It was impossible to go for a walk we laughed that hard! He was walking like one of those high stepping stallions. To be honest, I never did get him out the door and I haven't put them back on him again since although I had every intention to. They fit him fine although they did slip off several times and doing them up firmly enough so they don't fall off is tricky. Good luck. If you had small dogs I would send these to you to trial beofre you spent money on new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsu chan Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I've had to use them on my girl, she has an injury to her back and so wears to toe pads down on one hind quite badly. You can buy cheap ones off ebay or more expensive ones on line. I have found this style to be the better ones, I have a collie so around the same size as your labs but not as high energy: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/WEATHER-PROOF-DELUX...=item414b8f224e They will stamp around in them at first but they get use to them just be aware they can slip so you need to get the size right and do up the lower velcro firmly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Is it for indoors or outdoors? We have Ruffwear boots for outdoors (for hiking) - Grip Trex - but they are pretty full on! Ruffwear also make the Skyliner If you don't want to spend that much, I have bought these ones - http://www.fluppies.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisart Dobes Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Jo at Aqua Paws in vic sells some great ones - they are made of suede - so they breath and dogs feet don't get really hot - they also don't come off which is a bonus . Search www.aquapaws.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan of Arc Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Thank you for the replies. I will no go and do some investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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