Put some shoes on it

1. Just like us, we put on beautiful shoes when we go out and put on comfortable slippers when we get home. On the one hand, it is for hygiene, and on the other hand, it is for the comfort of the feet. The same goes for dogs. Wearing shoes when going out can prevent their paws from bringing dirty things home. When you get home, take off your shoes and rest your little paws.

2. Dogs may need to wash their feet when they go out for a lap with bare feet. Especially for long-haired dogs, this will cause certain problems to the health of the pet’s feet. After washing their feet, they may not Blow dry immediately. Over time, problems are likely to occur. Dermatitis may occur at the hair roots on the feet. The itching caused by long-term moisture in the toes can also cause athlete's foot in dogs. In severe cases, it can also develop into dactylitis.

3. Dogs shed hair easily, especially after strenuous activities. Putting shoes on your dog can easily clean up the fallen hair; it can also prevent sharp things from hurting its little paws.

4. The road temperature is high in summer, which may burn the pads on the dog's paws. In winter, snow melting agents are spread in places with a lot of snow, which can also easily hurt their paws.

Tips for choosing shoes

Just like people, dogs’ shoes are also divided into small and large sizes. Dogs cannot tell us whether the shoes are just right when trying on shoes, so it is very important to measure the shoe size. Guan Jian’s:

1. When measuring, the forepaws should be used as the basis, because generally, a dog’s forepaws are larger than their back paws. When measuring, let it stand and measure its actual length and width so that its center of gravity falls on the soles of its feet.

2. There will be a certain difference in the size of the dog's paws when they are in the air and when they are on the ground. The reason is that the small meat pads on the dog's paws are elastic, and some dogs can be particularly naughty. Measure Uncooperative at times. A little trick is to step on the dog's front paws on white paper, draw a circle around the paws with a pen, and measure the length × width of the drawn circle.

3. When choosing shoe size, be careful to consider the size of the shoe based on the length of the sole of your foot. Because the shoes are wider, you can put some velvet on both sides; if you choose according to the width, if you choose a shoe that is too small, it will squeeze the dog's feet.

Wearing shoes for the first time requires getting used to

When putting shoes on your dog, don’t ignore its feelings, just put them on. It is best to trim the hair near its feet first, especially for long-haired dogs. Some dogs will resist, so try them on step by step. Over time, they will like the feeling of wearing shoes.

When you put shoes on your dog for the first time, you must pay attention to the dog's behavior. If the dog cannot walk at first because of wearing shoes, you can guide the dog appropriately.

Dogs may bite shoes because they are not used to it. Parents should stop them appropriately. No matter how adaptable the dog is, there will be some unexpected situations when it wears shoes for the first time, so don't rush for success.

Trim the hair on the soles of the feet

A lot of hair will grow in the gaps between the paw pads on the soles of the dog's feet. Covering the paw pads will prevent the dog from stretching freely when walking, especially on smooth ground. When walking, it is easy to slip and fall without wearing shoes.

Excessively long hair on the feet can easily absorb dust and dirt, such as dirty water in puddles, creating conditions for bacteria to multiply, causing skin diseases. Therefore, you should always trim off the hair on the soles of your feet that grows too long and keep your feet tidy.

When trimming the long hair between the paw pads, separate the dog's toes, use your fingers to spread the paw pads to the left and right, leaving a certain gap, and then use scissors against the edge of the paw pads to cut off the long hair. In addition, some hair will grow on the paw pads, so don’t forget to trim it. The hair on the soles of the feet grows very quickly, so you should try to cut it as short as possible every time you trim it, but be careful not to cut the dog's skin.

Editor’s Tips

1. Wearing shoes does not mean that you have to wear them all the time, it should be determined according to the situation;

2. Not one pair of shoes can be worn in all seasons. You should consider changing shoes for your dog according to the weather and environment;

3. Pay attention to the hygiene of your shoes and dry them frequently to keep the inside of the shoes dry.