Thera-Paw Boots ($31.00-$34.00 CAD)
For outdoor use only. Thera-Paw Boots provide protection & comfort for dogs with injured and/or painful paws. Features include:
- thick, padded, cushioned inner sole
- durable, thick, rubber outer base
- seamless interior for comfortable, non-irritating fit
- dual cuff closure system boot in place
Uses:
- Outdoor paw protection and comfort
- Paw and paw pad cuts, wounds, or burns
- Arthritis of toes
- Calluses, corns, warts, and cysts between toes
- Toe dislocation / deviation / amputation
- Toe strains / sprains
- Comforts painful paws
- Protects against outdoor irritants such as salt & hot pavement
- Acts as a great alternative to paw bandages
We all know dogs come in many shapes and sizes. As such, these boots can be customized for optimal fit. Thera-Paw Boot should fit snugly on the paw, and around the wrist or ankle. Top cuff of the boot should sit below the joint (bend) of the wrist or ankle.
Please visit “Measuring” for measuring instructions and sizes
Cushy-Paw Slippers ($59.00 per pair; for colour choices please contact us)
FOR INDOOR USE: Cushy-Paw Slippers provide indoor comfort and protection for dogs with injured and/or painful paws. Features include:
USES:
- Indoor paw protection and comfort
- Arthritis of toes
- Calluses, corns, warts, and cysts between toes
- Minor cuts and scrapes
- Toe dislocation/deviation/amputation
- Toe strains/sprains
- Comforts painful paws
- Acts as a great alternative to paw bandages
NOTE: Not recommended for pets that knuckle or drag their paws.
Forelimb and Hindlimb Braces/Supports
SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION
Fabrication style and materials are chosen based on the pet’s specific needs. The support includes includes:
- Outer shell – neoprene, nylon
- Outer straps – elastic, nylon, neoprene
- Inner padding – neoprene, waterproof foam padding, or sheepskin
- Outer stabilizing components – nylon support straps, thermoplastic sheets, thermoplastic stays
- Additional components – reflective tape, footplates, gaiter (waterproof nylon brace covers for protection; sold separately)
SUPPORT OR ASSISTANCE FOR THE CARPUS
CUSTOM CARPAL SUPPORT
Custom Carpal Supports are designed for the pet’s specific needs. These braces can be lightweight and flexible or completely immobilizing. Braces are versatile and stability can be decreased/increased depending on the pet’s needs.
Customized for a variety of carpal conditions, such as:
- hyperextension injuries
- degenerative joint disease and arthritis
- collateral ligament sprains and strains
- soft tissue/flexion contractures
- polyarthritis
- instabilities, sprains, strains
- fractures or post-cast removal
- arthritis
SUPPORT OR ASSISTANCE FOR THE TARSUS
CUSTOM TARSAL SUPPORT
Custom tarsal supports are designed for a dog’s special needs. These supports can be lightweight and mobile, or completely immobilizing. The supports are versatile and stability can be increased or decreased depending on the pet’s needs.
Customized for a variety of uses which include:
- Achilles and gastric tendon issues
- Hyperextension
- Collateral ligament sprains
- Polyarthritis
- Instabilities, sprains and strains
- Tarsal luxations
- Fractures and post cast removal
- Arthritic, DJD and OCD
For dogs with Achilles tendon injuries or those collapsing into flexion, “extension-assistive straps” are added to custom tarsal braces. The straps are sewn onto the proximal caudal aspect of the brace; they crisscross above the calcaneus and then you affix them distally via Velcro tabs to regulate the amount of assistance needed to maintain extension.
Custom tarsal braces can be made for small pets. Above is an example of heavy-duty bilateral tarsal braces, lined with shearling (thin sheepskin) that are just about 3″ tall. Lightweight, more streamlined versions of these can be made for pets that require only minimal support.
SPLINTING KIT
For pets with significant stability impairments that require the carpus to be completely immobilized.
Tarsal and Carpal kits are available. Our splinting kits use VetForm Thermoplastic sheets.
VetForm is a type of thermoplastic developed specifically for Thera-Paw and takes the guess work out of choosing the right thermoplastic material for splinting. It is easy to work with and provides strength.
PLEASE NOTE:
To ensure the health and safety of the pet, our line of custom products can only be ordered by a veterinarian or animal rehabilitation specialist.
Pet owners interested in ordering a Prescription Product
1. Please fill out the Veterinary Request Form and give it to your veterinary professional.
2. Ask your veterinary professional to contact us directly to determine the best product for your pet’s specific needs.
Jen received her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2009. She works as a physiotherapist and hand therapist in Nelson, BC. Motivated by her commitment to the care of animals she has continued her education to be able to apply her physiotherapy skills toward animals and started Kootenay Canine Rehabilitation in 2011.
