Booties for your sole-mate

The booties are like a sock encased by a rubber shoe. Pics courtesy/Pawsmo.in

We know you're dreading those monsoon walks with your pooch because of all the mud, thorns and ticks that they'll trail in. Hit the "paws" button on your fear, though; we have just the thing for your sole-mate - rubber-bottom booties.

The shoes are like a sock encased by a rubber shoe, and they will keep your pooch's paws dry and clean while walking on wet or muddy roads, or while trekking through shrubbery. These also work well to protect your dog's paws from hot roads and sharp objects, apart from providing extra grip on slippery surfaces.
Be warned, though, these are not fully waterproof in extreme conditions. The top portion is like a snug sock, so it won't keep the water out when it's pouring, nor will it help if your dog wades through waterlogged streets.

What we also liked was that the brand, Pawsmo, sells these in sets of four. We find it supremely annoying when petcare brands sell dog shoes in pairs. Who's going to buy shoes for two paws and leave the other two paws naked? At R1549 for a set of four shoes, we find this a perfectly reasonable deal that offers both comfort and function. And, it comes in three colours!

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