Dog Boots

[NicoleLJ]

What does everyone think about Muttluks Dog Booties?



Every winter I have to get Sheena a new pair of new boots because the old pair only last a year. I usually spend about $20-$25 on them. She uses them all year round. Mainly in the winter but also in the summer to prtect her pads from the hot cement. THis year her boots are too worn out to use so we have been basically house bound with the -30 below weather we have been getting and all the snow. Her paws will crack and bleed after only a short while of waiting for a bus in conditions like this. So I am looking for a better type of boot. Our local PetSmart sells this type and it looks very durable. It cost almost twice as much but looks like it could last longer. So I am wonder what other views are on it. Or if they know of a better type of boot. Thanks.

[Taz_Zoee]

I bought these for my sisters Boston Terrier for Christmas. She lives in Oregon and Brodie freezes his little feetsies off.
But I have no idea how durable they are, but they are cheaper.

[Yorkie Lover]

Tanner NEEDS booties! I live on a mountain and in the winter it snows like, every morning! If you find a knit or sewing pattern for them PLEASE send me a private message, I'd love to make him some to match the coat I made! aww!

[Queen of Poop]

Sasha has a pair of those, they're green. They are great, but I find they are somewhat hard to get on.

[shepgirl]

I have owned shepherds all my life and never have any needed boots to go out in any weather. I've seen these boots in pet shops but from the comments made I don't think boots stay on that well on any dog. Mushers sometimes use them but that's about the only ones I've heard of and their boots are not at all like the pet store boots.

[caseysmom]

Good idea Nicole since Sheena can't communicate her cold paws to you its great that you are being proactive...not everyone would do that for their fur babies.

[Yorkie Lover]

I found a pattern and made him some boots. They are great, but I lost one. when I get them all together I will post a picture. Funny thing is, I put on one boot to see how it fit, and he started walking around. But he walked on that one foot so funny! He'd barely touch the ground and think wow, that feels wrong! and then send his paw flying in the air! I need to video it, it's hilarious! I got a camera for Christmas, I'll use that!

[wolf_Q]

I have boots that look just like that, except in blue and pink. I'm not sure if they are the same brand but they are the exact same style. I purchased them through pet edge. They've worked out well, though I don't use them much. They sometimes slip off but they do stay on better than other boots I've tried.

The only time I have really used them is on friends dogs actually. I keep them in my dogs hiking packs just in case but they've been on 12+ mile hikes fine, long walks in the snow fine, etc. I think their pads are tougher because of not using booties and regular walking...which makes it so their pads do not get torn up like I've seen on my friends' dogs....(one I used them on gets his main exercise chasing frisbees and running around on grass and the other does not get walked regularly at all). Maybe if you didn't use the boots as often her pads would be tougher? Just a thought. It just seems extreme that her pads would get so bad after such a short time in the snow. I think its a good idea for the hot cement though, when I walk my dogs in the summer its on dirt roads/trails so its not hot like that. Good luck!

[shepgirl]

My friend who happens to be a vet also, dropped in for lunch and I was mentioning boots for the fur pups. She put a lid on that idea real fast. She said it makes the dogs more tenderfooted and that their pads if healthy can withstand anything. My dogs run on slate, shale, hot pavement and I've never had a problem so maybe she's right. Or it could be our colder climate gets them toughened up. Only time she's seen dogs with boots are during the races. Not all dogs need them though, just those that have problem feet or have deep cuts and she doesn't think they should be running in that case.

[NicoleLJ]

Shepgirl keep you comments to your self when it comes to my posts. I have notice that no matter what I post you have to post that in some way it makes my dogs unhealthy. Well your wrong. My dogs are extremely healthy. And so are their feet. These dogs spend a lot of time in doors which is why they can not with stand cold temperatures for long periods of time. As for the hot pavement I sure would like to see you walk across or even stand for hours on sizzling hot pavement at a fair barefoot during very hot weather.

I am not trying to prove my dogs can handle certain weather. I am trying to protect their feet and make sure they are comfortable. You on the other hand are spending all your time trash talking. DO it all you like. I on the other hand will continue to look for boots for my very healthy Service dog so she can be comfortable when she has to work in minus 30 below weather or extremely hot weather.

This year she starts college with me so I want her as comfortable as possible for the long waits for the bus and walking on the cement.

[shepgirl]

I was speaking dogs in general. Police dogs work on every kind of surface without boots. My shepherds are strictly indoor dogs also In summer they go 4 miles on hot pavement for exercise with no ill effects.
Dogs in Florida are also on hot pavement and there are lots of Shepherds where we go. Not putting boots on a dog doesn't mean someone doesn't care, it just means the dogs have tough feet. To quote a friend...if you can't stand the heat etc.... Chill Nicole no one is accusing anyone, this is a public forum.

[NicoleLJ]

Actually you are wrong there. Some police dogs are now wearing boots. And I have seen quite a few Shepherds wearing them. In fact I have seem many breeds wearing them. So it has nothing to do with tough feet or not. I asked a cop once why his dog was wearing them and he said because he was protecting his dog from running over glass. Well Sheena has had to walk on many a side walk with glass also. So there are many reason to wear the boots. Tough feet has nothing to do with feet sticking to ice in minus 30 below weather and bleeding. Your the one that mentioned that if they had to wear boots then they must be unhealthy. I am the one saying you are wrong. Protecting a dogs feet has nothing to do with it being healthy or not. It is being proactive in it's health. I can't afford for Sheena to be hurt so I will use the boots.

[Nomilynn]

I was watching a news clip recently and some vets/ dog handlers are actually recommending boots for the simple fact that many ice melt products have chemicals in them that can make dogs ill when they clean their feet and lick them off. My parents have boots for their dog, and they said they would use them if they walked her on city sidewalks where ice melts and salts are used, but they try to keep her in alleys that aren't treated with anything. I believe that they have the type of boots in the picture.. they adopted her from a rescue and the boots came with her though so I'm not sure of the brand. What about phoning a pet store and asking to speak to someone on what they recommend? Maybe they could give you some suggestions.

Here is the link to the story I saw:

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/pets/coldwxdangers
http://www.ontariospca.ca/press_rele...005_jan18.html

I watched the piece on the Weather Network news program

[pomtzu]

What does everyone think about Muttluks Dog Booties?



Every winter I have to get Sheena a new pair of new boots because the old pair only last a year. I usually spend about $20-$25 on them. She uses them all year round. Mainly in the winter but also in the summer to prtect her pads from the hot cement. THis year her boots are too worn out to use so we have been basically house bound with the -30 below weather we have been getting and all the snow. Her paws will crack and bleed after only a short while of waiting for a bus in conditions like this. So I am looking for a better type of boot. Our local PetSmart sells this type and it looks very durable. It cost almost twice as much but looks like it could last longer. So I am wonder what other views are on it. Or if they know of a better type of boot. Thanks.

I received a Drs Foster & Smith catalog in the mail today, and they carry Muttlucks. The ones you pictured (yellow) are the all weather ones, but they also have cold weather ones (red or black) at the same price (they are fleece lined). Both have salt and heat resistant leather soles, so they should wear well. They run about $50 for the medium and large sizes. You can check them out at DrsFosterSmith.com if interested. Hope this helps.

[caseysmom]

Shepgirl keep you comments to your self when it comes to my posts. I have notice that no matter what I post you have to post that in some way it makes my dogs unhealthy. Well your wrong. My dogs are extremely healthy. And so are their feet. These dogs spend a lot of time in doors which is why they can not with stand cold temperatures for long periods of time. As for the hot pavement I sure would like to see you walk across or even stand for hours on sizzling hot pavement at a fair barefoot during very hot weather.

I am not trying to prove my dogs can handle certain weather. I am trying to protect their feet and make sure they are comfortable. You on the other hand are spending all your time trash talking. DO it all you like. I on the other hand will continue to look for boots for my very healthy Service dog so she can be comfortable when she has to work in minus 30 below weather or extremely hot weather.

This year she starts college with me so I want her as comfortable as possible for the long waits for the bus and walking on the cement.

I have noticed it also, its actually pretty hard to miss.

Shepgirl, why do you constantly do this to Nicole?