Today, more and more often on the street you can find a shod dog. At first glance, it seems that this is unreasonable and thus advanced owners pay tribute to fashion. But is it?
Instructions
Step 1
As a rule, decorative dog breeds need shoes, as they tend to freeze quickly, because the skin on their paws is very delicate, so shoes will be desirable if the pet likes long walks in wet and dirty weather.
Step 2
If the dog lives in a cold climate, then in this situation, shoes are simply necessary, since very often during a walk, animals injure their paw pads on fragments of ice. It is also important that the snow, falling between the fingers, gets lost in lumps, which causes considerable discomfort to the pet. In such cases, the animals refuse to walk further and persistently ask for their hands.
Step 3
Another problem with unprotected paws is the chemicals that are sprinkled on sidewalks during icy conditions. There are almost always microcracks on the paw pads of dogs, where dirt and chemicals from the asphalt are clogged. This can cause infection and subsequently some severe paw disease.
Step 4
Of course, shoes will be indispensable in the case when the owners appreciate cleanliness, but at the same time they do not really like to wash their pet's paws, or when it is necessary to go on a visit and there simply will not be such an opportunity.
Step 5
Nowadays, there is a wide variety of types of footwear for dogs. The most common and demanded shoes are the so-called bags, which are very easy to put on the paws of the animal. They can be either on a soft sole for greater comfort of the dog, or on a hard one, which will protect the paw pads from any bad weather.
Step 6
Leather shoes with Velcro fasteners are almost as popular. There are even rubber boots that will protect the paws of the animal from excess moisture, and the owner will relieve the owner of the need to bathe the dog immediately after a walk.
Step 7
It should be said that footwear for dogs can be insulated, but it will cost accordingly. Since animals practically do not lose heat through their paws, there is no point in spending additional funds. All that is needed is to protect the dog's paws from injury and infection.
Step 8
Of course, putting on or not putting on shoes on an animal is a personal matter for each owner. However, protecting your pet from injury and discomfort will not be superfluous.
