[nagdu] Tight fit of PAWZ Boots; WAS: Anyone interested in PAWZ boots?

[Karyn & Thane]

I use different boots for different circumstances. I have used the PAWZ 
boots with great difficulty I might add. They were definitely not designed 
with hand limitations in mind.
The biggest drawbacks I have found are the difficulty in getting them on and 
how tight they fit. I realize the tight fit is necessary to prevent them 
from falling off, but if worn long enough, they can impede circulation.
I think the best uses for these style boots are first aid, temporary use for 
keeping healing injury dry while being out for busy or limited work 
necessity. Though they recommend them for hot pavement, I definitely would 
not be putting such a hot material on my dog and going out in hot weather 
for any length of time (other than to busy)

I think it is a matter of making appropriate choices based on the 
circumstances.

I used these when Thane had a foot infection since he is one who will 
sometimes urinate on himself--- not a leg raiser. In circumstances where he 
really needs boots, I opt for Ultra Paws brand dog boots because they 
actually work for Thane (though I found that he does better with a smaller 
size than their size charts recommend) Ruffwear boots work well for some 
dogs, but after their first redesign and with subsequent ones I have watched 
their boots become less and less feasible for many dogs (including mine)
The key is to find ones that work and like any training/ working gear 
evaluate and use it in the appropriate circumstances.
I personally won't use PAWZ boots much since Thane has wide wrists but for 
some with dogs whose feet/ wrists are more slender, these may actually be 
more of an asset. SUPERB for first aid/ limited need to keep a foot 
completely dry though grin

Karyn and Thane