The Soft Bandage Boot is designed for short-term use (typically 2 weeks or less) and is specifically sized to fit over soft bandages. It features a flexible rubber sole that is comfortable for pets with a normal gait.

The Rugged Boot, on the other hand, is built for long-term recovery (up to 6 weeks) and has a wider, molded cup-sole designed to accommodate bulky hard casts, splints, and highly active pets.

We do not recommend the Basic Boot for hard casts or splints. Because the Basic Boot has a more tailored fit and a thinner, more flexible sole, a hard cast may cause the material to tear or the boot to fit too tightly.

For casts or splints, the Medipaw Rugged Boot is the appropriate choice as it provides the necessary room and a heavy-duty bottom to withstand the pressure of a hard medical device.

Yes, the Soft Bandage Boot features a waterproof nylon shell and seam-sealed construction to keep your pet's bandage dry during bathroom breaks and short walks in wet grass, rain, or snow. However, it is breathable, not a dry-suit. It should never be submerged in water (such as during swimming or hydrotherapy), as water will enter through the top drawstring opening.

No. The boot is waterproof for puddles, rain, snow, dew, and sprinklers but not for submersion in bodies of water.

Since this boot is designed to go over a medical dressing, you must measure after the bandage has been applied by your veterinarian.

• Measure Width: Place the bandaged paw on a piece of paper, mark the widest points on the left and right, and measure the distance.
• Measure Height: Measure from the floor to the top of the bandage.
  Compare these measurements to our size chart. If your pet is between sizes, we recommend choosing the larger size to ensure the boot slides easily over the bandage without catching.