My dog had front leg amputated. Would these boots keep her from slipping on slippery floors when she w talks?
1435962
It'll be worth a try since they definitely will provide traction. Good luck!
1435963
No, there is no traction as they are rubber and are smooth all the way around and a dog's nails can pierce the rubber quite easily. A better choice might be, Ultra Paws Durable Dog Boot. I bought those for one of my dogs as he gets skin infections through his feet very easily and they are proving to be great! I'm going to get another pair of their Rugged Dog Boots for my other dog who runs around quite a bit and has severely scrapped her pads to see if this works. I hope this helps you.
1435964
We used them on our old dog who had a very weak rear end. They made a huge difference. I think they would work well to keep your dog from slipping. The only drawback to having them on all the time is that do not breath. You may be able to help this by poking holes in the tops, or possibly switching up feet.
1435965
Our dog's rear legs were weak and he was scraping them on the pavement. These gave him traction and he was able to get around much better. I expect your dog will also have increased traction on the floors. Our dog didn't mind having them on and was patient when we put them on. We added duct tape to the bottom to give additional wear.
290760
I think so but you would be using a fair amount to make sure. Its basically a soft wax that coats the area, protecting the pups from general debris. Depending on how much (how severely) your pup is walking on her ankles, you may want to consider something additional like dog boots.
972006
No they will not be slippery! They grip very well and are well made! Just don't wear them on linoleum or wood floors as they will tear these type of floors up! Ice does not have a chance against these! I wore these during the cold, icy and snowy Afghanistan winter and they did the job great!
1181595
Both of my dogs are furry. I have to admit, it is not easy to put them on bc the fur gets caught on the non-slip pads, but it's not that bad. You just have to adjust and smooth out the fur a little after the bootie is on.
1652804
Depends on what you are using it for. If it's for traction they aren't very good. There isn't enough rubber on the bottom to help. Plus they constantly turn on the paws. I guess for just protection they aren't too bad. Didn't work for my old shiba inu who has slipping problems on ceramic tiles. Hope this helps
433754
Sheila, I can't put any pressure on my leg. I was hit by a car and I have nerve damage. I bought the boot to protect it from any bumping.
1478021
I don't know if I would use socks under these booties. I'd be concerned about chafing and making the dog unwilling to wear them. I think I would try a medium with the sock to be sure you could make it really snug without being too tight, but the dog might be able to kick the booties off. Good luck!
597871
I think so. I have wood floors and my dig slips on them, but when he wears the boots it gives traction so he won't slip. They have padding inside so they don't hurt his paws.
1614221
I doubt it but I bought them to keep my dog from slipping on the hardwood floor after surgery. They worked great for that purpose but he didn't really care to wear them.
1828075
It will keep it covered but the pressure although light pressure from the top may bother her toe I think a boot where the upper part of the foot is elevated may work best
1694110
That depends on how big your dog's paws are. My 12-pound rat terrier/chihuahua's paws are about 1 and 1/4 inch across at the widest point, and the orange works OK over lightweight socks (I ordered Petego socks from Amazon). The orange seems tight when you put them on, but they stay on. We also tried the red, and they were too big. They flopped around (but they might be good for a dog with a lot hair on its paws). We recently discovered Ultra Paws Traction dog boots, and we really like them. They run big. I first ordered petite, and exchanged them for X-petite.
1968775
i got them for my pom and she was still under 5lbs and they was to big for her and would not stay on her feet no matter what i done. hope this helped
849369
yes if he dos not like them, he will get them off. I think that goes for any dog boots though, at least in my experience. Because i've tried them all.... either my dog is more talented than most or dog boots just aren't made for uncooperative dogs
2140290
I bought a large for our 85 lb. lab. The small wouldn't fit around her leg; the large slipped down. That said, the tendency is for a brace to slip from big to small muscles when she walked. I didn't have a lot of success with the brace. Good luck.
1800810
We also have some hardwood, and neither of our dogs have ever had any issues with traction or sliding. It really is a great product. Hope this is helpful & happy walking!Maybe Joe is applying too much if he's experiencing slippage, not positive, just a thought.
2059386
They are a thin rubber. They would help somewhat, but would probably be more protective if you were walking in sand so the sand would not get between the pads of the dogs paws same as walking in the snow. They helped more with that type of issue.
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Dianna, They will keep the dogs' feet dry, but the boots are really nothing more than thick balloons. My dog had surgery on his paw, so these were the best choice for him, just to keep his foot dry and clean. They will keep the snow off their feet, but if you're looking for something more permanent, I'd go with a"real" pair of winter boots for your pup. Hope this info helps.