In winter, a lot of troubles await the delicate paws of dogs: this is frost, and ice and the sharp surface of the ice crust, which is so easy to injure. In large cities, an additional problem for dog breeders is road reagents. Be sure to buy shoes for your pet!
Comfort for the paws
Not all owners think that shoes should not only protect the pet from the winter cold and reagents, but also be comfortable. Do you enjoy walking in boots that squeeze or chafe? Believe me, the dog experiences about the same sensations, only it cannot get rid of the hated torture means without your help. To avoid unpleasant consequences, choose shoes made from soft natural materials. Modern manufacturers offer leather goods, tanned leather with fur inside or outside, as well as combined models with a natural bootleg and a rubber sole. Do not hesitate to stick your hand inside the product and feel the seams - if even with your fingers you feel that the joints are hard or too rough - refuse to buy.
High-quality winter boots for a dog should fit well: they should not be loose or tight. The fasteners should make it possible to fit the shoe perfectly to the foot, but not to choke.
For big and small
Dogs of small breeds especially need warming of paws. In severe frosts, it is not worth taking them outside at all, but if your pet is eager to take a walk, it is better to stock up on winter boots in advance. Remember that shoes for a small dog must be very light, otherwise your pet will simply not be able to move its legs. Lightweight shoes provide freedom of movement and, most importantly in winter, a relaxed gait. It is also important to ensure that the boots for such a dog have a minimum number of seams and do not injure the paws when walking.
For large dogs, choosing shoes for the winter can also be quite a lengthy challenge. The more massive the animal, the stronger the boots should be - after all, the load on them when walking also increases. Pay also attention to the height of the shoes - if the dog is smooth-haired, the boots can reach 2/3 of the shin, like in humans. For those pets that have their own warm fur coat, it is enough to protect only the lower surface of the paw, so the shoes can be much shorter.
Force of habit
A very important condition for choosing winter footwear for dogs is its stability. If your pet glides with all four paws, the walk will become very unpleasant for him very quickly. Small animals can get hurt at all. As a rule, well-known manufacturers of winter footwear for dogs make all models with stable soles, but in each case there may be nuances. For example, if an animal is simply not accustomed to walking in shoes, on the first walks it will experience discomfort even in the most comfortable model.
