INU Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 I was watching 'war dogs' on Fox yesterday and they were talking about how soldiers used condoms on dog's paws to protect them from salt water. I thought what a great idea! I don't know how durable it would be but if dogs cut their pads or the ground was nasty when we are on search, that could be used as quick protection. I've used plastic bags, vet wrap, baby socks but I think I am going to have to go buy some (that would be the worst part) and add them to my gear! Has anyone used it before or heard of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 I have never heard of people using them for paws. But it sounds like it would work. Now that's thinking outside the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pax Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Now that's thinking outside the box *rim-shot* I don't know why it would hurt to try. I have used cardboard tampax tubes up against tendons inside wraps. Necessity is the mother of invention, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Consumer Reports did testing on various brands and I guess all stood up pretty well to the pressure tests and such - sounds like a creative solution. Of course you may get some STRANGE looks lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 I got to thinking about this and special forces use condoms on the end of their guns to keep water/dirt out of the barrel. It's strange, but hey if it works use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freckles LaLa Mom Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 OT but reminds me of the time a team mate of mine took a soccer ball to the face and we stopped her bloody nose with a tampon till we could get her to a doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 When I worked as a vet tech, we had a client use one on their dog's bandaged paw when they took him out to potty in the mornings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisingRiver Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 There are such things as finger condoms for human fingers (to cover cuts and what not). You can order regular condoms from drugstore.com if you don't want to buy them in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 INU, lol ! There are 23 people reading this thread as I post my reply ! I would like to know which war we are talking about. This is going to sound bizarre, but I watched a documentary a long time ago. I can't remember if it was a first or second world war vet talking about his experiences. But he still had THE condom ( in an old shoebox ), that he used. Yes, he only had one. He showed it. Didn't say how many times he used it, but it was pretty thick and looked kind of durable. Are you talking about modern condoms - and did they show these dogs in action ? Or are you talking about history ? I'd really like to know ! LOL. And Freckles..... your friend must have a pretty big nose LOL ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INU Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Zoe, it was a documentary show by Oliver North on WWII I think. They didn't have any footage, just some photos. I tried to find it online but they didn't have it posted yet. I'm going to try it after I get them in the mail. Thanks for the link RaisinRiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Condoms on a dog's paws...I need to retake high school biology... I can just see the look on the cashier's face when I say, "They're for my dog..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catu Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 It sounds like a great idea to keep minor injuries clean and without licking. I'm gonna add one of those cheaps one in my canine first-aid kit... i just hope not to have to answer too much questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Just make sure they aren't too tight and therefore putting too much pressure/cutting circulation. I know they're stretchy and all, but they I'd still check often for signs of swelling above where the condom stops. I also imagine yu'd want a baby sock or something underneath too keep toenails from poking through. Raising River, The items you're referring to are called finger "cots." J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 I wonder if any dogs are allergic to latex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileyzookie Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 OT but reminds me of the time a team mate of mine took a soccer ball to the face and we stopped her bloody nose with a tampon till we could get her to a doc. LOL. On prom night there was football playing at 2-3ish in the morning. They wrapped a glow in the dark condom on the football so they could see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadows Mom Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Too tight would be amazing.. we had a health ed teacher put a regular sized condom over his head, with straws popped through into his nose... and he wore it all day. It wasn't too tight around his throat LOL. He did it to show that when guys say "they don't fit" that they are full of it hehe... not just to walk around with a condom on his head all day. (Although.. that would be kind of funny) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsADogsLyfe Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 I would think the ribbed ones might be best for traction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pax Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 And the glow in the dark ones for those late night walkies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurBoys Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 I would think the ribbed ones might be best for traction Both of our boys really, really hate slick floors. I wonder what DH will say when I tell him what they're for...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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