Tile floors and hardwood floors can be quite problematic for your dog as age advances and mobility decreases. Or perhaps your dog is recovering from surgery and needs a temporary mobility aid to navigate the home. Dr. Buzby's toegrips is a product I've always had bookmarked as a possible aid to try.
Toegrips are designed by a vet to ideally assist older dogs with traction and mobility. The toegrips are little rubber sleeves which slide on each nail.
Installation
My first thought looking at the size of the grips was whoa! The installation could be very challenging if you dog is not cooperative as many dogs have issues with alot of handling of paws and feet. I knew my dog would be cooperative, but even with a very cooperative senior dog, the installation was a little cumbersome at a minimum.
The opening of toegrips are very small and it took me three times to find the size for my dog. The sizing chart was incorrect for my dog; however, that is usual as well. It was easy to return and exchange.
The toegrips are soaked in alcohol per instructions and then "slid" on the nail. The instructions provided are very specific and easy to follow but it was tedious so bring patience. There are 20 toegrips per package and reviewers report the grips are long lasting before replacements are required.
Did The Toegrips Work?
This would be subjective I believe for each unique situation. I believe the toegrips help from my experience. Traction definitely improved and to date all toegrips remain from the original installation.
Price
These are not inexpensive. Price is subjection, I do think if this is the product that works great for your dog and its' mobility, then the price will be paid without a blink, I don't know if I've seen the prices vary too much if all all. I'd like to see a lower price point or more in the package for value, but again, very subjective.
This looks like it would be a very helpful product when needed for an aging pet dog. My one question would be about how these toe grips stay on and if the dog will leave them be or do they try to chew them off? Thanks for your review of this product, Tracey.
ReplyDeleteWow. This is something new to me. Thank you for an informative post.
ReplyDeleteI hadn’t heard of these before reading your review. Thanks for bringing them to my attention.
ReplyDeleteI would have like to have known about these toegrips a few years ago when our lab could no longer easily walk on our hardwood floors. I would have at least tired to get them on him to make his life easier. We ended up getting wall to wall runners for him to walk from room to room. That worked because he could grip the carpet. It didn't look great, but we didn't care. He needed the help.
ReplyDeleteWell to no surprise, I've never heard of these - very cool and needed!
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