Dumb questions about pads
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I’m only on my fourth combination of pads in Clouds, but I’m getting anxious to get the right combination sooner than later. RF is the sorest and thinnest sole. FWIW the working view is that much of the present pain is supporting limb-related. Two questions: 1. With the right pad(s), is it realistic to expect Cayuse to stand more or less square in front? IOW if she continues to extend the RF when she stands, do I need to keep trying new combinations of pads? TIA. |
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Hi Cass.
it has been a while since I have been where you are but I totally understand your need to get this right. IME, if the trim is right that is the number one contribution to feeling better. Even if working on an abscess. I know you know this. Standing square is a big indicator but I would also be looking at body relaxation, her facial demeanor, her mouth and eye to know if you are where you might need to be for now. Trying a bunch of pads and combos may lead you back to where you started, but that is okay. She knows you are trying to help and appreciates being able to give her opinion. RE: same thickness. I have used all kinds of combs to achieve the best results I could get at the time, using the metric outlined above. Your success will depend on what may be needed for trim adjustment; if she's working on a laminitic event and/or abscess. Let her tell you what she likes, and know it can change even before you wake up tomorrow. Hang in there. Hope this helps. -- Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 ECIR Group Inc. President/Treasurer 2021-2022 |
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Lavinia Fiscaletti
Hi Cass,
Use whatever padding she needs to be as comfortable as possible. That may mean different types and thicknesses under each foot. Standing squarely without being placed into that stance is definitely a positive sign. Her RF and LF definitely have different looks to them - the RF is a bit flatter, heels underrun more, while the LF is more upright. That is going to influence her stance, as she will need to put the RF out ahead of her, with the LF held slightly back, in order to be more comfortable. That will translate up the legs into the shoulders and over back as well. Then the way her bosy accommodates the feet influences the feet to remain in that posture - vicious circle. Rads and pix confirm the toes need to come back more, esp. at ground level, so that her break over moves further back. Be sure that her boots have aggressive bevels added to the treads at both the toes (between 10-2) and across the heels. -- Lavinia, George Too, Calvin (PPID) and Dinky (PPID/IR) Nappi, George and Dante Over the Bridge Jan 05, RI Moderator ECIR |
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Thanks, Nancy. I’ll try again. We’re just trying to make it day to day. In her opinion nothing makes her comfortable. I’m not sure anything can make her comfortable because I can’t replace her suspensory ligaments to remove the mechanical component. We’re working on ruling out metabolic issues. It takes an eternity to get bloodwork to and from Cornell in an emergency out here in the far west. IDEXX results aren’t credible.
-- Cass, Sonoma Co., CA 2012 ECIR Group Moderator Cayuse and Diamond Case History Folder Cayuse Photos Diamond Photos |
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