Dog paws are very sensitive and can be prone to various problems. Dogs can feel the extremes of harsh weathers on their paws such as when you take them outdoors in the frost and snow, or for an outing to the beach on hot sand, or on hot pavement. Dog shoes can protect their sensitive paws during such harsh winters and summers. Just like how humans have different shoe sizes, dog shoes also come in various shoe sizes, and it is important to obtain the proper measurement of your dog's paws in order to buy the proper fitting shoes.
To measure your dog's paws you need a piece of paper, a measuring tape, and a pen. Whilst they are standing on a firm flat surface place a piece of paper under one of their front paws, make sure that your dog's paw is well splayed remembering that the entire paw should touch the floor when you take the measurement. Once the full paw is on the paper, draw lines at the top, bottom, and on the widest parts of the sides of the paw, and then using a measuring tape, measure between these lines to ascertain the appropriate length and width measurements. Obtaining the correct paw size measurements is very important because a shoe that does not fit well is going to cause a lot of discomfort to the dog. Dog clothing stores which sell dog shoes generally have a dog shoe size chart which will list the length and width measurement for each available size. You will need to compare the measurements that you have taken of your dog’s paws to those stated in the provided size chart to ascertain the best shoe size for your dog. It is best to purchase the next size up should your dog's paw measurements be the same or a little over a stated size. Good dog clothing stores will be able to provide dog shoes for small puppies right up to large dog breeds.
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