I have a special needs puppy that has a deformity in her hind legs, which causes her to walk on her ankles. Would this work to protect her ankles?
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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.
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Hi Debra, Thanks for the question. I really like the product and just have used it on my dog's pads. It acts as a protective barrier just like Vaseline. I am not sure that it would work if applied to a furry area. Just like you wouldn't apply Vaseline to your hair, I don't think I would use it on the ankles. It absorbs into the pad, so since your dog is walking on her ankles I think it may make the ankles slippery because the hair wont absorb the Musher's. Have you ever considered kinesio tape. Athletics wrap their muscles- legs and arms- with it. Perhaps wrapping the ankle would be an option for your dog? The only thing is the kinseio tape is sticky. Perhaps just a regular wrapping material would work so prevent so much wear and tear on the ankle. When in doubt ask your vet! Hope that helped!
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what about trying Canine Pet Compression Wear Sleeve Foreleg Hind Leg By MyProSupports I was reading your product question and I thought maybe these might help or maybe leg warmers. Also a company called Hangar works with making custom braces,guards and prosthetics for people,but they also donated time and money for a dolphin with no tail..they made her one . It's a movie I believe .Anyways ask to talk to 1 of thier desighner and see what happens . Please let me know how it works out.
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I would give it a shot. I don't think it would protect against hot surfaces
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I would honestly contact the company directly I can't answer the question I'm truly sorry.
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I met someone whose dog/puppy also walked on its ankles and she was able to cure it over time with calcium supplements added to its food.
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I use sensi pink self adhere wrap around the ankles. It keeps them from twisting or falling off. Just be careful not to wrap it too tight. I buy the sensi wrap here on Amazon. http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NHB4BY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I have a pug and it works on her just fine. It doesn't matter how long their legs are, nothing needs to fit the length of the leg. It all goes under the arm and it depends on how tight you keep it.
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Possibly, my dog is a terrier/ chihuahua mix and he has longer legs than the typical chihuahua. He was too tall to stand comfortably in this carrier. If your dog is short and not inclined to restlessness,he may be comfortable.
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I really couldn't say, I bought it for puppies and they hate it. They don't like walking on the plastic. We use a puppy pad tray and pads. You can get the tray at Lowe's home improvement. Good luck! :-)
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My dog is 65-70 lbs, and flexible.. it kept her from reaching her wound on the base of her tail. That said, my research indicated that choosing the correct size was important.. I'm sure all dogs are different, but this product worked like a charm for my girl. I can't say for certain that your dog isn't more flexible or resourceful than mine, but it worked great for us.
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It worked on my dog until we seen her licking constanly, come to find out her leg broke just between in the opening, she ended up with a huge bump wher she was licking. Took her to vet found out she had bone cancer and we had to put her down 3 months later when it broke again. She only wore this brace for 3 weeks. I think ot kept her hock from breaking way before. So yes I think it would work, but keep eye on excessive licking could be a sign that its not arthritis as we was told thats what was wrong to begin with, and why I bought thos for her. She was a Husky.
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It may help..the best thing would be to consult your vet. We bought it for a dog who had a severed calcanean (achilles tendon) and actually used it backwards while waiting for a custom orthotic brace to be made. The device was well made and accomplished its purpose. I showed our vet the image and description before ordering.
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No, not quite, at least not on my dog, a border terrier. I don't think you'd want boots to go over the ankle, because that would restrict the dog's movement. The two velcro closures on the outside and a band of rubber on the inside of the boot help to keep them on, but it takes some practice getting them tight enough so your dog doesn't kick them off.
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I have mine as a safety precaution for my dog...She is on retractable leash w/harnesses when we go trail walking.
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I bought these for my pug...he had a stroke and we had to teach him to walk again. The flat bottoms helped to keep him stable in his walker and the velcro straps kept them from falling off. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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They do cover the ankle, but they are SO STIFF at the ankle bend that they didn't work for my little dog. On a big dog, the animal's leg (ankle) might be heavy enough to bend the rubber at the ankle joint. I even tried to fold them and band them in half for a week to see if i could create the bend, but the rubber sole if too thick. On a big dog this could be a very good durable boot. Hope that helps!
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Yes if you can get a good fit. My dog is a mix of poodle and wiener dog so he a has short stumble legs and it was not a good fit for him. I presume that if the fit is good your dog would benefit from the additional support.
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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.
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I think it would help. I use them on my 9.5 Greyhound to help her recover after competing, though she doesn't have an arthritis in her hocks yet. I have noticed that if she sleeps with the wraps on after a day of competing in agility, coursing, etc, she moves much better and ready to go for another day than if she doesn't
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Yes, I tried it for my dog and really helped her recover the movement in her hind legs. It does not eliminate the pain but she was much more functional after being laying in the bed all day, so I was really happy. I really recommend it.
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Yes but you need to make sure you the velcro is securely around the leg. The boot has traction around the top of the boot and sometimes the boot will turn as the dog walks but mine doesn't seem to mind. The dogs have to get used to wearing them so they may not move a lot at first but keep trying they will.