coogie Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Issy, our girl has just had a Femoral Head Ostectomy, it is early days and we want to do everything possible to assist her recovery. We have polished floors (currently covered with non slip matting (thanks Ams) in any area she has access to) I would like to get her some non slip socks/boots to help her grip as she recovers,we have made temporary ones from some of the matting but they keep falling off. The difference in prices of boots/socks is massive $20.00 up to a couple of hundred -so wondered if anyone had used these post surgery and could recommend some good ones or warn me off any not so good ones? I searched on FHO but can only find 2 very short threads from 2009 and neither mention much about post op support. I was going to post in Health & Nutrition but thought more people might see this here. All advice/recommendations appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Could you try baby socks with the non slip grips on the soles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I think a combination of non slip boots AND matting would be unnecessary? It may also make it harder for boots to stay on.. too much grip? Oh.. and if she is unused to socks/boots, she may well 'throw a leg, or walk very differently - which may do more harm than good. What did the vet say about rehab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 Thanks Clyde - I looked at those but think they will not come high enough up? Persephone, the specialist suggested both - mats wherever we can but thought boots or even a boot on her other hind leg might give her some additional traction in other areas - she won't wear them constantly and has some crate time first to learn to leave them alone.I am worried about her not walking normally in a boot as well but thought it might be worth a try. I worry as her gait will be altered forever anyway and she may well need a revision of her patellar surgery later on as this op will change the alignment of her leg. She dislocated her hip badly last Sunday,went straight to ER and it was replaced under general,when she tried to stand on the Monday it dislocated again immediately. She had a lot of investigations and sadly was proven not to be a good candidate for a replacement. We had very long consults with the vet and then the surgeon and this was our only option other than pts. Surgeon has suggested physio and swimming/hydrotherapy after her post op check both of which we have arranged. We had known she had HD for a little while as it was picked up coincidently in the x-rays when her knee was doneShe is only 2 and the surgeon believes she has a good chance of an active and pain free life with this op, although freely admits she will never return to "full athletic ability". I think the main reason for the matting/boot is to protect the hip on the other side whilst it takes the additional strain as much as anything. I hadn't thought about the implications of her stepping on the matting in the boots so thankyou for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Just dab the feet with coke ,thats what we use on the show dogs if the floor is a tad slippery or resin grip I agree the altered gait would worry me more or the trying to get them off . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 she sounds like she's in good hands . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Coogie ring Daisygirl. She has boots for Cassie since she is missing two toes on one foot and may have some spares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 No idea if these are any good but I noticed them during the recent Clean Run frenzy. http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1300&ParentCat=549 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooch Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 These are the ones I used on Smooch when he had a spinal stroke. http://www.ruffwear.com/Barkn-Boots-Grip-Trex_3?sc=2&category=11 Just had a quick look on their website and they have a few different ones on there now, might be worth looking at. I still use them if I take Smooch out on gravel or concrete as he still drags the toes on one of his back feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 Thanks for all the suggestions, checking out those sites, will also look into the resin. Ams I am such a numpty I never even thought to ask Judy and I have seen Cassie with a boot on at the Guide Dogs Walk! I will try and catch her today. for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florise Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Try http://waggle.com.au/dog-apparel-m8/dog-boots-c11 they have a good selection of boots and socks, also try Muttlucks shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Thanks KaseyC,they look the best socks I have seen,lots of grip on the bottom. Tempted to get a pair and take them to the post op appointment so the surgeon can take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJack Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 No idea if these are any good but I noticed them during the recent Clean Run frenzy. http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1300&ParentCat=549 I bought several packs of these a while back in different sizes to suit my dogs. They are cheap enough to keep on hand in case I need them and I carry a few of each size in the doggy first aid kit in case I have to dress a cut foot and need to cover it. They are easy enough to put on and there is a dozen or so in a pack so even if one tears you have spares. They are like really heavy duty balloons but not that fragile. They are good for covering a dressing and are thin enough that without a dressing the dog will still feel like they aren't wearing a boot. Rubber so non - slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyBlue Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Jackson had trouble with his back legs on the polished floor towards the end of his life. I wrapped some offcuts off the non-slip matting you can buy around his feet then held it in place using some velcro cable ties. Very cheap, worked a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 We now stock the Ruffwear boots as well http://www.k9pro.com.au/categories/Ruff-Wear/Dog-Boots/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Thankyou TigerJack, I might very well get those as well as the sock as they look quite fine - RubyBlue I did "make" some for her to wear in the crate from the matting Ams gave me just to get used to having something on her feet but I am obviously rubbish at it as they fall off and she has barely taken a step. The only positive thing is she is not freaking out about having them on her feet,just looks a bit puzzled. The other encouraging thing is she is actively following the matted areas when we do her leash toilet trips so she must feel the extra traction - which gives me additional hope for boots after the socks. We could then remove the mats so she can move about a bit more freely. Thanks Huski - I didn't know you sold those! We are going to need to prevent slips for some time so really hope we can work up to some more robust boots. Can I just say thanks again to everyone for the suggestions, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Coogie did you get some vet wrap? That should make the "boots" stay on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Hi Ams, I had got some vet wrap - but it has gone on Alfie's paw,I can get some more tomorrow but don't think it will work in the longer term her claws keep going through. That matting has been a godsend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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