Starghoti 466 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Jasper goes 115% So fast and jumps so high after his ball, he had been lightly tearing his carpal pads away from his wrists at the bottom. So- I began trying to use vetwrap (in very bright colors, so I can find it if it does come off. don't want someone's idiot dog slurping it down) on his little wrists to give them support. He goes so fast it was drug down to his feet by sheer centrifugal force. Ok.. How about I add medical tape? Nope- Ok- being slightly silly, and very careful I tried Duct-Tape Voila- it stuck, stayed, and no more owies! Takes a Real Dog to wear hot pink legwarmers. lol So now it is known as Dog-Tape in our house. lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chinatola 927 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Bwaahahaahaa....hot pink leg warmers! That's classic! What a handsome dog he is!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamR 2 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 haha love the socks! I hope he heals up nice and fast! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starghoti 466 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks- we are quite fond of him. (sorry the quality of the pic isn't great, was my phone, and is cropped) A bunch of us were joking, during the trial/error phase of the solution. That I could use zip ties, or super glue, or velcro, or bailing wire to hold the vet wrap in place. The ultimate was c-clamps. Had me laughing uncontrollably, envisioning JJ trying to run with big ol' c-clamps on his wrists. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woodrat 399 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Ow, that sounds like it hurts! Will he have to wear them whenever he's out playing from now on or just until they heal? This is a good reminder to keep a close eye on our active dogs' feet. I've heard of dewclaws being ripped before, but never the carpal pad. Poor Jasper! He is looking very fashionable though (and pleased with himself for that matter!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starghoti 466 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 woodrat- He will probably have to wear them for a long while until it really heals well, or possibly until he drops to 105% GO LOL Fortunately he only has to wear them when he is chasing his ball or catching frisbee. Oh, and I think the new 'fashionable' Dog-tape wraps work great. Judging by the happy grin. He got to chase his ball for about an hour without injury. Wet, Dirty, & Happy-Tired Boy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
miz molly 1,800 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 The silver duct tape definitely gives it the Canine Bling... I can only imagine other things you can add to it......Hope he heals fast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woodrat 399 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 What a smile!! That's got to make you feel great... problem solved and that expression is the ultimate reward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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