Saturday, May 25, 2013

These boots were made for walkin!

Am I stylish in my new boots or what? Now as some as you know I have a jippy left  foot - it has bad arthritis in it that has caused my toes to splay. As a result when I go walkies my foot gets really sore because I am walking on the soft parts of my pad not the rough bits. Mom noticed I have a lot of trouble if the path has any gravel on it as those little stones dig into my paw and HURT.  So after a lot or looking around Mom found me some orthopedic dog boots - yes orthopedic dog boots - they even have removable gel inner soles that also have odor eater properties too!!!!! Was Mom implying my feet smell????? The bottom of them is like a people sneaker so they give me good traction both indoors and out. They have cool reflective stripes on them on them too and are a mesh fabric so they "breathe". They felt a bit weird when I first put them on but when I realized I could walk on the road surface and not hurt my foot - I loved them!

Now something we didn't know until we started researching is - when you get orthopedic boots you need to have one on each front foot or one on each back foot - what ever is needed. The reason is because the shoes add a little height to my stand and if I only wore one boot I would be slightly off balance and that could hurt my other legs or back. Think about how weird it feels if you put on one shoe and walk around!!! So now I have me some boot made for walkin - looks out streets - here I come!  Oh - Mom was sure I would wear them out pretty fast cause I love my walking so she got me an extra pair too.


20 comments:

  1. You look very stylish Reilly!

    The same thing happened to my Munchkin. He was walking funny due to arthritis, and got sores on the inside of his pads. So, he had to wear boots too. ALthough, his weren't nearly as nice as yours.

    Happy walking Reilly!

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  2. Pawsome boots. We really hope they work out and your feet are more comfy. Have a super Saturday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  3. I am so happy that you got some cool boots that will make it easier for you to go on those awesome walks!

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  4. Oh Reilly! You look very cool in your walking shoes! You aren't all weird about them and try to take them off are you? I think Katie would not be a good girl.

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  5. Well, I think they are very stylish. Smart too about needing one on each paw too for the balance in height. Hope you get to enjoy your walkies much more now!

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  6. I've never seen those before but they are super stylish...hope they help out on your walks

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  7. So happy you found something that works well for you! I tried a pair on Max just for walking on the hot pavement here but he wouldn't even let me try without having a meltdown!

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  8. Good idea, but we don't think we'd wear them. Love the colour, they go well with your coat.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  9. They look so stylish on you, Reilly! Your mom is always looking for the very best for you! awwwwwwwwwww

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  10. I think that is neat that they have stuff like that for us dogs! You do look really snazzy in them too.

    wags
    Jazzi and Addi

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  11. That certainly makes sense about needing to wear two boots on the front or the back. We have often seen pups with just one on, maybe they don't realize the harm that can do.

    Your boots are very stylish, but the important part is for them to help you be able to walk more comfortably.

    Happy weekend.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  12. OMD you look so cute in those pictures, Mommy was ooooohing and ahhhhhhhhhing and making all kinds of mushy noises.


    Loveys Sasha

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  13. What fantastic new boots they look very stylish on you we look forward to seeing you out on walk in them. From Milo & Jet

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  14. Hi Reilly, I hope that they help. I get laser and acupuncture fo my arthritis. I don't really like boots.

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  15. Those boots are cool and you look really stylish, Reilly!

    The boots sound pretty good too and I think I'll try to get some when I'm in the UK in summer. Got to do some shopping for our princess.

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  16. you look so adorable in those little boots!

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  17. We guess you are gellen, just like in the TV commercials.

    BOL

    Essex & Sherman

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  18. Those are neat looking boots. Very pawsome!

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  19. Your mom is the best. Anything to make you feel better. Now you can motor around in style.

    Kisses,
    Dexter

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