Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 http://www.pawzdogboots.com/index.htmlJoyce Matott wrote: Sorry to bother with this request, but somehow I deleted the website address to the rubber booties site that we were discussing last week. Could someone please post the site address again. I have a couple of clients I would like to try these on. Thanks so much, Joyce Matott Sendaishi Canine Rehab & Fitness Center Manchester, NH Sponsored LinkMortgage rates near 39yr lows. $510,000 Mortgage for $1,698/mo - Calculate new house payment Patti Triola, PT, CCRT Dogs In Motion, In Home Canine Rehabilitation & Wellness / fax: / mobile: www.dogsinmotion.net Il. State Liaison, Animal PT SIG, APTA Founder of the Suburban Chicagoland Dachshund Lovers It's a Dachshund Thing, you wouldn't understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Thanks, Patti!"Patti Triola, PT, CCRT" wrote: http://www.pawzdogboots.com/index.htmlJoyce Matott <matottjoyce> wrote: Sorry to bother with this request, but somehow I deleted the website address to the rubber booties site that we were discussing last week. Could someone please post the site address again. I have a couple of clients I would like to try these on. Thanks so much, Joyce Matott Sendaishi Canine Rehab & Fitness Center Manchester, NH Sponsored LinkMortgage rates near 39yr lows. $510,000 Mortgage for $1,698/mo - Calculate new house payment Patti Triola, PT, CCRT Dogs In Motion, In Home Canine Rehabilitation & Wellness / fax: / mobile: www.dogsinmotion.net Il. State Liaison, Animal PT SIG, APTA Founder of the Suburban Chicagoland Dachshund Lovers It's a Dachshund Thing, you wouldn't understand. Sponsored LinkMortgage rates near 39yr lows. $420,000 Mortgage for $1,399/mo - Calculate new house payment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Don’t forget if the dog is not too severely affected you can use “Showfoot” the spray on adhesive that once dry makes their feet tacky for 3-4days. Cheap and light and 1 can lasts a long time. Laurie McCauley, DVM TOPS Veterinary Rehabilitation Grayslake, IL drmc@... www.tops-vet-rehab.com From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of Alpine Meadows Animal Clinic Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 3:53 PM To: VetRehab Subject: RE: booties I don’t agree – I have a 16 year old dog with the same issues – and I’m always trying to keep him as stable as possible on hard surfaced floors (especially after he has a cranial-sacral session!). I’ve searched high and low for a solution that is easy to use and WORKS. Therapaws are overkill for use as an “indoor slipper” – and they do somewhat inhibit my dog’s normal walking gait. What a dog with this problem needs is something lightweight, non-restricting, easy-to-use, and of course with great traction. I tried making my own (using an old yoga mat for the bottom and fleece for the top) – but I’m not much of a seamtress. I did find a doggie fashion item that works pretty well – called “Soxy Paws”…..these are great indoors and made on the premise of no-slip hospital slippers….however, I wish the anti-skid dots on the bottom came farther up the sides – plus they are a little too fashion-oriented for my taste – you’ll see what I mean if you search for them online! I can’t find a website for the company; but if you google the name, you’ll get online merchants who carry them. Bottomline is that they work the best at helping my dog stay stable – getting up, turning – and just plain walking around – they aren’t overkill for indoor use because they are more of a sox than a boot – it’s just too bad the company puts more emphasis on fashion than function! Oh, and they are very affordable too. Until someone makes a therapy version of “Soxy Paws”, I think this remains an untapped market – anybody interested in partnering on this product?!!! From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of Debra Canapp Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 7:36 AM To: VetRehab Subject: RE: booties Thera-paw boots…they are excellent, durable and provide wonderful traction on hard wood and tile!! www.therapaw.com Debra Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA Certified Veterinary Rehabilitation & Acupuncture Therapist Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group 10270 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD 21042 Office: Fax: From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of joavet Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 9:30 AM To: VetRehab Subject: booties I know we have had this discussion before, but I can not find it. Any recs on a bootie, besides the ones by PAWS, that will stay on? I have trouble with most of them and I have a dog that have a lot of arthritis in many joints and the owner wants some stability around the house where there are no rugs/between rugs. Thanks for the info all. Jo Byron, DVM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Therapaw now makes Cushy-Paw Slippers for exactly this use. They are polar fleece with a rubber treat bottom to minimize slipping. I think they are on their website www.therapaw.com or in the Able Pet Catalogue as well. Laurie Edge- From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of Dr. Laurie McCauley Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 3:45 PM To: VetRehab Subject: RE: booties Don’t forget if the dog is not too severely affected you can use “Showfoot” the spray on adhesive that once dry makes their feet tacky for 3-4days. Cheap and light and 1 can lasts a long time. Laurie McCauley, DVM TOPS Veterinary Rehabilitation Grayslake, IL drmc@... www.tops-vet-rehab.com From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of Alpine Meadows Animal Clinic Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 3:53 PM To: VetRehab Subject: RE: booties I don’t agree – I have a 16 year old dog with the same issues – and I’m always trying to keep him as stable as possible on hard surfaced floors (especially after he has a cranial-sacral session!). I’ve searched high and low for a solution that is easy to use and WORKS. Therapaws are overkill for use as an “indoor slipper” – and they do somewhat inhibit my dog’s normal walking gait. What a dog with this problem needs is something lightweight, non-restricting, easy-to-use, and of course with great traction. I tried making my own (using an old yoga mat for the bottom and fleece for the top) – but I’m not much of a seamtress. I did find a doggie fashion item that works pretty well – called “Soxy Paws”…..these are great indoors and made on the premise of no-slip hospital slippers….however, I wish the anti-skid dots on the bottom came farther up the sides – plus they are a little too fashion-oriented for my taste – you’ll see what I mean if you search for them online! I can’t find a website for the company; but if you google the name, you’ll get online merchants who carry them. Bottomline is that they work the best at helping my dog stay stable – getting up, turning – and just plain walking around – they aren’t overkill for indoor use because they are more of a sox than a boot – it’s just too bad the company puts more emphasis on fashion than function! Oh, and they are very affordable too. Until someone makes a therapy version of “Soxy Paws”, I think this remains an untapped market – anybody interested in partnering on this product?!!! From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of Debra Canapp Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 7:36 AM To: VetRehab Subject: RE: booties Thera-paw boots…they are excellent, durable and provide wonderful traction on hard wood and tile!! www.therapaw.com Debra Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA Certified Veterinary Rehabilitation & Acupuncture Therapist Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group 10270 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD 21042 Office: Fax: From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of joavet Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 9:30 AM To: VetRehab Subject: booties I know we have had this discussion before, but I can not find it. Any recs on a bootie, besides the ones by PAWS, that will stay on? I have trouble with most of them and I have a dog that have a lot of arthritis in many joints and the owner wants some stability around the house where there are no rugs/between rugs. Thanks for the info all. Jo Byron, DVM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1324 - Release Date: 3/10/2008 7:27 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1324 - Release Date: 3/10/2008 7:27 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I purchased these slippers directly from Therapaw – they were not the product pictured on the website – and more importantly, they didn’t stay on more than 10 steps. Too bad because the product shown on their website looks ideal, which is why I ordered them! Oh well. From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of Laurie Edge- Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 5:05 PM To: VetRehab Subject: RE: booties Therapaw now makes Cushy-Paw Slippers for exactly this use. They are polar fleece with a rubber treat bottom to minimize slipping. I think they are on their website www.therapaw.com or in the Able Pet Catalogue as well. Laurie Edge- From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of Dr. Laurie McCauley Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 3:45 PM To: VetRehab Subject: RE: booties Don’t forget if the dog is not too severely affected you can use “Showfoot” the spray on adhesive that once dry makes their feet tacky for 3-4days. Cheap and light and 1 can lasts a long time. Laurie McCauley, DVM TOPS Veterinary Rehabilitation Grayslake, IL drmctops-vet-rehab www.tops-vet-rehab.com From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of Alpine Meadows Animal Clinic Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 3:53 PM To: VetRehab Subject: RE: booties I don’t agree – I have a 16 year old dog with the same issues – and I’m always trying to keep him as stable as possible on hard surfaced floors (especially after he has a cranial-sacral session!). I’ve searched high and low for a solution that is easy to use and WORKS. Therapaws are overkill for use as an “indoor slipper” – and they do somewhat inhibit my dog’s normal walking gait. What a dog with this problem needs is something lightweight, non-restricting, easy-to-use, and of course with great traction. I tried making my own (using an old yoga mat for the bottom and fleece for the top) – but I’m not much of a seamtress. I did find a doggie fashion item that works pretty well – called “Soxy Paws”…..these are great indoors and made on the premise of no-slip hospital slippers….however, I wish the anti-skid dots on the bottom came farther up the sides – plus they are a little too fashion-oriented for my taste – you’ll see what I mean if you search for them online! I can’t find a website for the company; but if you google the name, you’ll get online merchants who carry them. Bottomline is that they work the best at helping my dog stay stable – getting up, turning – and just plain walking around – they aren’t overkill for indoor use because they are more of a sox than a boot – it’s just too bad the company puts more emphasis on fashion than function! Oh, and they are very affordable too. Until someone makes a therapy version of “Soxy Paws”, I think this remains an untapped market – anybody interested in partnering on this product?!!! From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of Debra Canapp Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 7:36 AM To: VetRehab Subject: RE: booties Thera-paw boots…they are excellent, durable and provide wonderful traction on hard wood and tile!! www.therapaw.com Debra Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA Certified Veterinary Rehabilitation & Acupuncture Therapist Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group 10270 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD 21042 Office: Fax: From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of joavet Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 9:30 AM To: VetRehab Subject: booties I know we have had this discussion before, but I can not find it. Any recs on a bootie, besides the ones by PAWS, that will stay on? I have trouble with most of them and I have a dog that have a lot of arthritis in many joints and the owner wants some stability around the house where there are no rugs/between rugs. Thanks for the info all. Jo Byron, DVM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1324 - Release Date: 3/10/2008 7:27 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1324 - Release Date: 3/10/2008 7:27 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 OK - I don't often reply to this list, but I thought that I could lend some insight into this "bootie" discussion [below, please find a resource list with the products mentioned in this e-mail] To provide INDOOR traction for unstable dogs: Lightweight, breathable, uniform protection is best. Due to the shape of the paw and the unstable gait pattern, boots tend to rotate/spin on these dogs' paws. Therefore, you need a boot that provides uniform traction. My preferences are: 1) Pawz dog boots - latex booties 2) Paw-tectors - fleece, mitten-shaped boots that are completely encased in rubber. These are a little more durable than Pawz, and slightly heavier. 3) There are some boots made by Debbie Gross-Saunders that may be helpful, but I don't know too much about them. It does not matter if these boots spin on the dog's paw because they offer uniform protection and traction. If using these boots for extended periods of time, I recommend sprinkling some Dr. Scholl's unscented foot powder inside to absorb excess moisture. Furthermore, I recommend using a needle to poke a few holes in the boots to allow some air to flow through. I do agree with Dr. McCauley that ShowFoot is a good alternative. It's a tacky, non-toxic spray that provides traction without covering the paw. For these dogs with weakness and instability, Thera-Paws are not always suitable. There-Paws are designed with heavy padding and a thick rubberized sole to comfort, support, and protect painful/injured paws. Because of their heavy-duty construction, Thera-Paws may be too heavy for dogs with weakness and instability. Cushy-Paws are the indoor "slipper" version of Thera-Paw. Cushy-Paws are also heavily padded with a rubberized sole, but are lightweight, more breathable, and less conforming than Thera-Paws. These indoor slippers were designed to provide indoor protection for dogs with painful/injured paws. Because of their rubberized sole, they do provide traction for dogs with mild instability. Keep in mind that Cushy-Paws are hand-made by our team. Therefore, we can create a Cushy-Paw design to meet the needs of your patients. For example, one of my own dogs had digits 2 and 3 amputated from his hind left. He is quite painful inside and outside. His Cushy-Paw slippers are fleece with heavier padding and rubberized sole ¾ around the paw since all other designs tended to spin around the paw. If interested, we can modify Cushy-Paws to meet the needs of your patients. Just let us know how you would like to design these slippers. We also need a faxed tracing of the dog's paw as well as circumferential measurement at the mid-metatarsal or mid-metacarpal region. Furthermore, if you already have other boots that are working (e.g., Paw-Tectors), and would like them modified (e.g., better closure), we can do that as well. I hope that you find this information useful. Below, please find a resource list for your files. And please feel free to contact me with any questions. Ilaria --------------------------- Ilaria F. Borghese Able-Pet and Thera-Paw, Inc. www.ablepet.com www.therapaw.com (ph) (fx) Protective Footwear and Topicals Muttluks (www.muttluks.com; ) Lightweight paw protection or bandage covering Thera-Paw (www.therapaw.com; ) Heavy-duty, padded, paw protection or bandage alternative Cushy-Paw (www.therapaw.com; ) Padded, breathable, indoor slipper for indoor comfort and protection Paw-Tectors (www.kvvet.com; ; item#: 89200) Non-skid, lightweight, completely rubberized dog boots Pawz Boots (www.pawzdogboots.com; or ) Non-skid, ultralight, rubber paw covers (like a thick latex balloon) Show Foot (http://www.dog-training.com/biospecialty.htm; or any show dog site) Non-slip, non-toxic paw pad spray Moisture Absorbers Dr. Scholl's Original Foot Powder (any pharmacy or supermarket) Absorbs moisture, lubricates the paw, decreases irritation Anti-Monkey Butt Power (www.antimonkeybutt.com; ) Absorbs moisture, lubricates the paw, decreases itching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Go to REI.com they have the greatest pair of dog boots ever. I have a yellow lab with DM that I am treating and he walked in with them. His owners call them God sent. They have a bottom like a tennis shoe, they are still light and easy to put on and they dont go up as high on the leg. They are made by ruff wear so I am sure you can find them on their site as well. They are called Ruff Wear Grip Trex Boots. I really like the look of them and they seem to hold up awesome. They run about $60 but appear totally worth it. Jerri ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks Ilaria, This helps everyone understand all of the different issues that can be associated with needing a “bootie” Laurie McCauley, DVM TOPS Veterinary Rehabilitation Grayslake, IL drmc@... www.tops-vet-rehab.com From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of therapawQandA@... Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:59 AM To: VetRehab Subject: Re: Re: booties OK - I don't often reply to this list, but I thought that I could lend some insight into this " bootie " discussion [below, please find a resource list with the products mentioned in this e-mail] To provide INDOOR traction for unstable dogs: Lightweight, breathable, uniform protection is best. Due to the shape of the paw and the unstable gait pattern, boots tend to rotate/spin on these dogs' paws. Therefore, you need a boot that provides uniform traction. My preferences are: 1) Pawz dog boots - latex booties 2) Paw-tectors - fleece, mitten-shaped boots that are completely encased in rubber. These are a little more durable than Pawz, and slightly heavier. 3) There are some boots made by Debbie Gross-Saunders that may be helpful, but I don't know too much about them. It does not matter if these boots spin on the dog's paw because they offer uniform protection and traction. If using these boots for extended periods of time, I recommend sprinkling some Dr. Scholl's unscented foot powder inside to absorb excess moisture. Furthermore, I recommend using a needle to poke a few holes in the boots to allow some air to flow through. I do agree with Dr. McCauley that ShowFoot is a good alternative. It's a tacky, non-toxic spray that provides traction without covering the paw. For these dogs with weakness and instability, Thera-Paws are not always suitable. There-Paws are designed with heavy padding and a thick rubberized sole to comfort, support, and protect painful/injured paws. Because of their heavy-duty construction, Thera-Paws may be too heavy for dogs with weakness and instability. Cushy-Paws are the indoor " slipper " version of Thera-Paw. Cushy-Paws are also heavily padded with a rubberized sole, but are lightweight, more breathable, and less conforming than Thera-Paws. These indoor slippers were designed to provide indoor protection for dogs with painful/injured paws. Because of their rubberized sole, they do provide traction for dogs with mild instability. Keep in mind that Cushy-Paws are hand-made by our team. Therefore, we can create a Cushy-Paw design to meet the needs of your patients. For example, one of my own dogs had digits 2 and 3 amputated from his hind left. He is quite painful inside and outside. His Cushy-Paw slippers are fleece with heavier padding and rubberized sole ¾ around the paw since all other designs tended to spin around the paw. If interested, we can modify Cushy-Paws to meet the needs of your patients. Just let us know how you would like to design these slippers. We also need a faxed tracing of the dog's paw as well as circumferential measurement at the mid-metatarsal or mid-metacarpal region. Furthermore, if you already have other boots that are working (e.g., Paw-Tectors), and would like them modified (e.g., better closure), we can do that as well. I hope that you find this information useful. Below, please find a resource list for your files. And please feel free to contact me with any questions. Ilaria --------------------------- Ilaria F. Borghese Able-Pet and Thera-Paw, Inc. www.ablepet.com www.therapaw.com (ph) (fx) Protective Footwear and Topicals Muttluks (www.muttluks.com; ) Lightweight paw protection or bandage covering Thera-Paw (www.therapaw.com; ) Heavy-duty, padded, paw protection or bandage alternative Cushy-Paw (www.therapaw.com; ) Padded, breathable, indoor slipper for indoor comfort and protection Paw-Tectors (www.kvvet.com; ; item#: 89200) Non-skid, lightweight, completely rubberized dog boots Pawz Boots (www.pawzdogboots.com; or ) Non-skid, ultralight, rubber paw covers (like a thick latex balloon) Show Foot (http://www.dog-training.com/biospecialty.htm; or any show dog site) Non-slip, non-toxic paw pad spray Moisture Absorbers Dr. Scholl's Original Foot Powder (any pharmacy or supermarket) Absorbs moisture, lubricates the paw, decreases irritation Anti-Monkey Butt Power (www.antimonkeybutt.com; ) Absorbs moisture, lubricates the paw, decreases itching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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