Patent ID: 7677206

Claim:
An orthopedic boot for animals, comprising: a layer of a first flexible material formed to cover a foot of an animal up to, but not including, a carpal or tarsal joint, a lower portion of the first flexible material forming a toe box for enclosing the toes of the foot; a generally vertical slit in the flexible material forming an opening in the flexible material for insertion of the foot into the boot; a closure mechanism comprising first and second parts on respective opposed surfaces of the flexible slit for closing the opening; and an upper portion of the toe box comprising a section of a second flexible material that is more elastic than at least the lower portion of the first flexible material; an upward extension strap extending upward from a top front portion of the boot; an upper retainer attached to a top end of the extension strap, the retainer comprising a strap that closes into a loop around a respective leg of the animal above the carpal or tarsal joint thereof.