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How To Put On Travel Boots
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Equipment needed: 4 travel boots.

The four travel boots are designed to fit each individual leg. Ensure you choose the correct boot for each limb.

The Front Leg

Choose the appropriate boot for the correct leg.

The Velcro fastenings should always face backwards.


Step 1

Wrap the boot around the leg ensuring the knee area is covered and the fastenings are facing backwards.


Step 2

Fit the boot as tightly as possible, starting from the top, fasten the Velcro straps.


Step 3

Double check the boot is fitted tightly enough so it doesn’t slip and that it covers the knee area, re-adjust if necessary.


The Hind Leg

Choose the appropriate boot for the correct leg.

The Velcro fastenings should always face backwards.


Step 1

Wrap the boot around the leg ensuring the hock area is covered and the fastenings are facing backwards.


Step 2

Fit the boot as tightly as possible, starting from the top, fasten the Velcro straps.


Step 3

Double check the boot is fitted tightly enough so it doesn’t slip and it covers the hock area, re-adjust if necessary.


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