1. Tips to buy dog supplies

2. We never head out without footwear, so why expect our pets to keep up with us without any paw protection? At first glance, a dog’s pad is simply a tool to support its weight. In case you didn’t know, these pads also provide traction to the animal, so how do we exercise our house-bound pups without damaging their paws? Without suitable protection, a dog is easily prone to injure itself.

3. Looking through numerous kinds of dog boots can be exciting, but don’t forget; most dogs don’t like these at first. So, you may want to think about ease of insertion while buying a pair. Here are a few points to keep in mind while buying dog supplies such as booties:

4. - A dog sweats only through his feet, so choose footwear that is made out of breathable material. • - You can pick up disposable rubber booties for your dog that look like industrial balloons which offer a quick fix if you are using them only for a few minutes.

5. Some high end booties for dogs offer a trail show sole. This will wrap around your dog’s leg with an elastic band, much like a sock and will extend almost halfway up his leg.

6. If your dog is not the mountaineering type, you can choose the padded sock variety. Some of these long socks have a waterproof and rubberized bottom to cover the paw.

7. Another way to protect paws is to use a balm on the pads and areas around it. Both balm and shoes can protect your pet from the burning that most traditional ice-melters cause.