Riverhound Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Poor Joe ran the pads off three feet playing with a friend's houndies yesterday. He's Bactine'd, gauze padded, vet wrapped, and Rimadyl'd. I'm not worried about the current injuries. BUT, he had sooo much fun! How can I keep this from happening again? Therapaws seem pricey (for four feet) for a once a month romp. I'm concerned that he'd slip in baby socks. Should I I let him do it, and figure the feet will toughen eventually? Or just bite the bullet and buy fancy shoes? He's a sad sack right now, but I don't think he would trade yesterday for anything. (And his knees seem to to be a-ok. They were my real worry.) Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Try mushers secret. A cream that makes an invisible wax- like boot to protect the paws. It won't leave residue on carpets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Poor Joe! Get those paws back in shape for romping in the sand! Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Renrus Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Check out dogbooties.com. Much cheaper and great for protecting sensitive paws, going over bandaging or for walking in our Canadian winters. If you get the 1000 dernier model (the ones we use here) go for a bright colour, they're much easier to spot if they get kicked off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 The problem will be finding something that will stay on when he's doing sharp turns at 40 MPH. And something that wouldn't be more slippery in the grass when he does that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) Pawz booties stay on pretty well -- they'll rip fairly quickly with intensive running, but they're disposable and not too expensive. And vastly more natural for running in than structured boots. I'd try the Musher's Secret to start. Also, are you walking him on pavement so that his feet toughen naturally? And what surface are the houndies running on? That isn't the normal result of a houndie play session on an appropriate surface. The ground can be really hard and dry at this time of year. Edited August 28, 2012 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 It's my back yard. Right now, very green, we've had rain. But not so recently the grass was wet. I've had lots of greys run in my backyard and Joe's the only one that really has hurt himself. Two of my girls routinely tear around at breakneck speed and they don't get cut up pads. But since it is an acre, they do get up to full speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 www.tuf-foot.com Works great to toughen hide. I just got finished using it to toughen the skin of freshly healed happy tail so it didn't re-occur and it worked for that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Pawz booties stay on pretty well -- they'll rip fairly quickly with intensive running, but they're disposable and not too expensive. And vastly more natural for running in than structured boots. I'd try the Musher's Secret to start. Also, are you walking him on pavement so that his feet toughen naturally? And what surface are the houndies running on? That isn't the normal result of a houndie play session on an appropriate surface. The ground can be really hard and dry at this time of year. Joe's usual surface for walks is pavement littered with bits of broken beer bottles, so his feet should be fairly tough. He had tender feet when we brought him home two years ago, though. This dog will get hurt whenever there's something to get hurt on. He's talented! Brees's feet are fine, and she's more recently off the track. She also didn't let the freedom get to her head as much. Joe was pretty wild. ry I have an order in to a local store for some Pawz. They were out of big sizes. He refused to leave the house to potty in the yard, so I had to leash walk this morning, He pranced around like a fool for that. Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I'm at lunch, so I'll look at everything later. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 How about Neo Paws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 www.tuf-foot.com Works great to toughen hide. I just got finished using it to toughen the skin of freshly healed happy tail so it didn't re-occur and it worked for that too! it works well on the pads. be careful applying it, it stains and is sticky. it's the webbing that always manages to get raw on my dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Only problem I see with any boot is them comming off. If Cassie runs around in her Thera paw it will come off Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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