In my opinion, a jacket is important, but paw protection is almost more important. I find that Odie is totally okay if it's quite cold and she has a jacket but isn't standing on cold snow, but once she's on the snow or ice, she will actually fall over to avoid touching it. She's not being a drama queen, she's genuinely cold. It's pretty darn hard to find booties for a 5-6 lb dog that will stay on! I just bought some and had to return them. You might want to try LS's concoction.
Also, i'm shopping for a dog backpack to buy for next summer for hikes when Odie needs a break. Might be a good option for your guy. You could put a blanky in there and he could get cozy while he recharges.
Oh yes Krystal tiny boots that are good quality and will stay on are hard to find!
Once you do please let me know too! I think one day I might find some for Chanel,
but I doubt I'll find something small enough for B....here's hoping!
I agree. Generally the cold air is not the issue when Gemma goes outside, it's the snow and ice on the ground. Her poor paws get so cold. I wouldn't even try to put boots on her because I know she would not walk in them. I'm not sure they even make any for a dog under 3lbs. She just gets very short walking sessions at a time, then I carry her for a while to warm up her feet. She lets me know when her paws have had enough by standing still and holding one up at a time in the air.
Sadly I think you two are out of luck. I haven't been able to find any small enough for Odie, and she has at least a couple of pounds on your girls. I thought I had finally found some that would work, because they went really high up on the leg. We put them on (which took a very long time) and she didn't mind having them on, but she tried walking and was tripping all over the place. I think they were still just too big. I think it's especially bad for our girls because they're short haired and so slim and trim! Very little body fat to keep those little bodies insulated.
She just gets very short walking sessions at a time, then I carry her for a while to warm up her feet. She lets me know when her paws have had enough by standing still and holding one up at a time in the air.
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