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sashajade · 10-23-2006, 10:10 AM

when i got annie she had such long claws they were turned sideways and are now deformed, we have a wood floor and she has problems walking on it so ive been looking at dog shoes or booties for her and as some of you will know if you have looked on the sick forum she may have had a stroke or vestibular problem so has a head tilt and is a bit wobbley at the moment which makes it harder for her to walk so what i wanted to know is those of you who have booties for your yorkies can they walk in them and do you think they would help annie?

sashajade · 10-23-2006, 10:27 AM

oh and where did you get them from please?

Lacy's Mom · 10-23-2006, 11:46 AM

Most Yorkies will not walk with the shoes on. I would try some infant socks with the no slip rubber on the bottoms before investing in the shoes. You can also get her toe nails back to a normal length by faithfully cutting a little each and every week. The bloodline will fall back with each cutting and eventually her nails will be a normal length.

sashajade · 10-24-2006, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Lacy's Mom

Most Yorkies will not walk with the shoes on. I would try some infant socks with the no slip rubber on the bottoms before investing in the shoes. You can also get her toe nails back to a normal length by faithfully cutting a little each and every week. The bloodline will fall back with each cutting and eventually her nails will be a normal length.

thanks for your reply

yeah i did wonder about socks for her, i think the booties look a bit heavy and clumsy. ive been cutting her nails and so has the vet but cos they are turned in the bace of the nail the vet said it will take maybe over a year to get them back to normal .

Mitzis Mom · 10-24-2006, 07:45 AM

Mitzi has always booties on when she goes out but they are also great for indoors b/c they have rubber dots. I make then myself and it's really cheap. I cut the fingers off garden gloves and fix them with elastic band with velcro at the ends. Mitzi is ~ 6 lbs. If you like I could make some and send them to you.

sashajade · 10-24-2006, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom

Mitzi has always booties on when she goes out but they are also great for indoors b/c they have rubber dots. I make then myself and it's really cheap. I cut the fingers off garden gloves and fix them with elastic band with velcro at the ends. Mitzi is ~ 6 lbs. If you like I could make some and send them to you.

aww they look cute

they would be perfect for her, not heavy or clumsy. you are one clever lady

sashajade · 10-24-2006, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom

Mitzi has always booties on when she goes out but they are also great for indoors b/c they have rubber dots. I make then myself and it's really cheap. I cut the fingers off garden gloves and fix them with elastic band with velcro at the ends. Mitzi is ~ 6 lbs. If you like I could make some and send them to you.

aww thats so nice of you to offer but im not sure how much that would cost as im in the uk. how would i get the postage cost to you?

magnolia · 10-24-2006, 08:17 AM

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Mitzi has always booties on when she goes out but they are also great for indoors b/c they have rubber dots. I make then myself and it's really cheap. I cut the fingers off garden gloves and fix them with elastic band with velcro at the ends. Mitzi is ~ 6 lbs. If you like I could make some and send them to you.

What a GREAT idea!!! I bought Gage a pair of booties at Bass Pro Shop last winter. My problem is the small size were still too big on him! He'll walk (somewhat) with them on but they end up falling off of him and I don't want to velcro them too tight. This would be a perfect solution! I can't sew a stitch but my friend does so I might could get her to do it. Do you have any directions or anything on how you sew the elastic on? Any suggestions/help would be appreciated

Mitzis Mom · 10-24-2006, 09:44 AM

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aww they look cute

they would be perfect for her, not heavy or clumsy. you are one clever lady

If you pm me your adress I'll send you some (for free) to try them out. Is Annie about the same weight as Mitzi?

Mitzis Mom · 10-24-2006, 02:20 PM

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What a GREAT idea!!! I bought Gage a pair of booties at Bass Pro Shop last winter. My problem is the small size were still too big on him! He'll walk (somewhat) with them on but they end up falling off of him and I don't want to velcro them too tight. This would be a perfect solution! I can't sew a stitch but my friend does so I might could get her to do it. Do you have any directions or anything on how you sew the elastic on? Any suggestions/help would be appreciated

I actually don't sew the elastic on. The booties are not very, very durable and need to be replaced or washed after a while. Mitzi always manages to get 'holes in her socks'. But since they are so cheap (~$1.00 a set) it doesn't matter. So when one set is worn out I just replace them and don't need to replace the elastics. If you like, I can make a set for Gage and send it to you (for free).

Mitzis Mom · 10-24-2006, 02:21 PM

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aww thats so nice of you to offer but im not sure how much that would cost as im in the uk. how would i get the postage cost to you?

Be Mitzi's guest!!!!

Mitzis Mom · 10-24-2006, 02:29 PM

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aww thats so nice of you to offer but im not sure how much that would cost as im in the uk. how would i get the postage cost to you?

Please don't worry about that! Mitzi invited you to try her shoetzies for free and that includes the postage.

sashajade · 10-24-2006, 03:19 PM

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Please don't worry about that! Mitzi invited you to try her shoetzies for free and that includes the postage.

aww what a sweety you are

thankyou

and annie sends kisses

annie is about the same size but shes fat lol so they should fit ok i will pm you my address.

daisy mae06 · 10-24-2006, 06:06 PM

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Be Mitzi's guest!!!!

WOW what at sweet person you are! No that is what I call a random act of kindness. It always touches my heart to hear about stuff like this.

10-23-2006, 10:10 AM	#1
sashajade YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kent england Posts: 1,646	yorkie shoes when i got annie she had such long claws they were turned sideways and are now deformed, we have a wood floor and she has problems walking on it so ive been looking at dog shoes or booties for her and as some of you will know if you have looked on the sick forum she may have had a stroke or vestibular problem so has a head tilt and is a bit wobbley at the moment which makes it harder for her to walk so what i wanted to know is those of you who have booties for your yorkies can they walk in them and do you think they would help annie? __________________ Facebook group yorkies & small terriers worlwide needing fur-ever homes & deathrow Zac Brandi Suki

10-23-2006, 10:27 AM	#2
sashajade YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kent england Posts: 1,646	oh and where did you get them from please? __________________ Facebook group yorkies & small terriers worlwide needing fur-ever homes & deathrow Zac Brandi Suki

10-24-2006, 07:45 AM	#5
Mitzis Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,837	Mitzi has always booties on when she goes out but they are also great for indoors b/c they have rubber dots. I make then myself and it's really cheap. I cut the fingers off garden gloves and fix them with elastic band with velcro at the ends. Mitzi is ~ 6 lbs. If you like I could make some and send them to you. Attached Thumbnails

10-23-2006, 11:46 AM	#3
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Most Yorkies will not walk with the shoes on. I would try some infant socks with the no slip rubber on the bottoms before investing in the shoes. You can also get her toe nails back to a normal length by faithfully cutting a little each and every week. The bloodline will fall back with each cutting and eventually her nails will be a normal length.