Dr. McHenry's Dog Toe Treads Medium Kit, 7.3–18.1 kg, 24 Clear Adhesive Grips

Dr. McHenry's Dog Toe Treads is an adhesive dog nail traction kit designed for dogs weighing 16–40 lb (7.3–18.1 kg), with 24 clear, soft, lightweight treads for added grip.

• Adhesive bond designed to stay in place when wet — supports traction in wet grass, puddles, and snow.
• Weight-based Medium sizing for dogs from 16–40 lb (7.3–18.1 kg) — makes size selection straightforward.
• Set of 24 with other size samples included — gives you options for finding a suitable fit.
• Food-safe material and a broad traction-contact area — puts more of the tread’s surface in contact with the ground.
• Designed by a veterinarian and a mechanical engineer — brings veterinary and engineering perspectives to the tread design.

For dogs that need extra grip under their paws, slippery floors and outdoor surfaces can make everyday movement less secure. Dr. McHenry's Dog Toe Treads are made for dogs with traction needs, including senior dogs, and are applied to the nails that bear weight. Their adhesive attachment is designed for use in damp conditions as well as dry ones, offering an alternative to friction-fit rubber bands that can slide, twist, or come off in wet grass, puddles, or snow.

How do the Toe Treads stay on in wet conditions?

Each tread uses an adhesive bond rather than relying on a friction fit around the nail. That attachment is designed to remain in place when wet, including during contact with wet grass, puddles, or snow. The clear, soft, lightweight construction is made to sit on the nail while its traction area meets the walking surface.

• Adhesive attachment, rather than a rubber-band-style friction fit.
• The brand’s design claim is that its tread offers more surface area in contact with the ground than other dog traction toenail devices.

How do I choose a size and where do the treads go?

The Medium Kit is intended for dogs in its stated weight range, and the treads are applied to the two central weight-bearing nails. Nail measurements are not required for the weight-based size choice. The kit also contains samples in other sizes, which can help identify a better-fitting tread when needed.

• Often, applying treads to the two central weight-bearing nails is all that is needed.
• The clear treads are soft and lightweight.

Who are Dr. McHenry's Dog Toe Treads designed for?

They are designed for dogs that need added traction, with senior dogs highlighted as a key use case. Veterinarians and mechanical engineers contributed to the design, which was developed to address staying-in-place and dog acceptance issues found in older designs. The brand says the treads are used by veterinarians, pet parents, veterinary medical schools, and rehabilitation clinics worldwide.

• Made for canine use on weight-bearing nails.
• The brand connects the design with traction support for senior dogs.

Dr. McHenry's Dog Toe Treads are suited to dog owners seeking nail-applied traction support for a dog within the Medium Kit’s weight range, particularly when wet surfaces are part of everyday walking. They are a dog traction aid applied to nails, rather than a general paw covering.

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