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12-31-2011, 07:19 PM | #1 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pasadena, CA US
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| Traction or Lack Thereof Bubba seems to have a difficult time keeping his feet under himself, outside he is fine, inside he is constantly wiping out I look and feel his pads and they seem really smooth and the combination of not weighing enough, maybe. I tether him to me when it's "free time" (ironic I know) and I find myself walking so slow so he doesn't slip so much. Will his pads eventually toughen up, or will he have to just figure it out? Thanks in advance for any insight |
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12-31-2011, 07:30 PM | #2 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| They don't do great on hardwoods and tiles. They will learn to walk on it in time, but everyone does have to be careful when they are playing that they don't hurt themselves.
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12-31-2011, 08:02 PM | #3 |
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| Thanks, that would be us, tile in the kitchen and hardwood throughout the rest of the house. Hope he can figure it out |
12-31-2011, 08:05 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | Do you keep the hair between the pads shaved?
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12-31-2011, 08:12 PM | #5 |
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12-31-2011, 08:23 PM | #6 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| Oh! I never thought that you didn't trim that. It does need trimming on a regular basis.
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12-31-2011, 08:40 PM | #7 |
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| I trim the hair on the bottom of the feet then apply moisturizing hoof dressing (for horses) occassionally, to the pads and toenails.
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01-01-2012, 10:39 AM | #8 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pasadena, CA US
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| I trimmed Bubba's "toe hair" last night, this morning's free time, traction was better, still had a few slips, but maybe now he can work on his footing without the issue of the "hair barrier". I feel a little embarrassed and sad that I didn't catch that Thanks |
01-01-2012, 11:06 AM | #9 | |
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01-01-2012, 11:17 AM | #10 | |
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I will spoil him rotten and want to be able to take him along anywhere with me, I just need to get the basics down first. I hope that explains the slight embarrassment. | |
01-01-2012, 11:27 AM | #11 | |
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__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel | |
01-01-2012, 12:53 PM | #12 |
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| Don't be embarassed, I have had my Yorkie for three years and I never thought of it either. See, another reason I love Yorkie Talk.
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