I want to send several to a dog shelter where the winters are cold...would these be good for that?
67927
Yes, these would be very good for that. My cats love this blanket, and I think a dog would also. It is very soft and fluffy when folded.
67928
They're nice for a bed but not sure how they would hold up to a lot of washings....I have mine on guest bed and haven't washed it yet....
67929
They are pretty light weight.may be not warm enough for cold winter weather. More for fall weather.
67930
They are lightweight but warm. Anything would be good for dog shelters in need.
877050
I wouldn't do that. I would recommend storing them in a more climate-controlled environment-- a storage shed, or a garage, where the tempurature isn't going to fluctuate so much from season to season. Just to be safe!
1418481
These keep my dog's feet from getting wet so they are not as cold when he walks in the snow. He used to whine and lift his paws in the snow but doesn't anymore when we use these, so they may help keep dogs' feet warm to an extent.
1418483
Dianna, They will keep the dogs' feet dry, but the boots are really nothing more than thick balloons. My dog had surgery on his paw, so these were the best choice for him, just to keep his foot dry and clean. They will keep the snow off their feet, but if you're looking for something more permanent, I'd go with a"real" pair of winter boots for your pup. Hope this info helps.
292615
They aren't made for really cold weather but they'll do the trick. Anything under 45 to 50 degrees would be too cold
2218014
You could-it would keep them cold at least, but you run the risk of them going flat in a travel mug of any kind (is my experience!) hope that helps
1384207
they are not insulated or waterproof...they have a little plastic pad on the bottom that might give some protection from cold but it does not always stay at the bottom of the boot...my dog loves these for walking inside on cold hardwood or tiled floor in the winter, but I don't have him wear them outside.
1212981
We have two shelter and have straw with the heated pad that is made for the units. They have seen two winters at temps as low as zero degrees and are still going strong. No issues at all and our Ferals love them. We will be adding two more in the next few weeks.
257512
Has anyone used these for their dogs? I have two very furry pups. They are suffering as soon as it hits around 75 degrees.
913138
hello chris I have two of these and I would not think they would be for any kind of cold weather they are very light weight and I was a little disappointed with them once I got them they put me more in the mind of a kids sleeping bag.
323405
They work extremely well in snow. In ice, you'll need to fit them with chains and maybe load them......
1785622
Absolutely !!!!! We use folding chairs , my lab sits by the door, and we put a propane heater between us when the temps get really cold!I bought a second one so we can hunt 4 guys at a time. nice blinds.
395499
I would not recommend for cold weather. The reason we bought them is they zip together and wife and I could zip them together and sleep like in double bed. Zipper is a bit weak but overall a decent price and worked for us...
371499
I think these boots would work well, as long as you fasten them securely. My dog wore them all winter long (in deep snow too) and we only lost one boot all season. I know it's probably because we didn't get that one on very securely. If you're only using on hind paws, you'll have two extra for backups.
1198703
It will not protect dogs from the cold. The mesh is more like a sun screen. We cover our kennel with a huge tarp from Home Depot or Lowes. Then we zip tie it and/or place bricks around the outside base of the kennel to secure the tarp in place in order to protect our dogs from wind and rain during the winter.
396462
I think they would be too thick for that. Look for something thinner. They are also kind of stiff and would be uncomfortable for that kind of use. They are good, I wanted a heavier pair to wear when it is colder. I forgot that once I get going the cold does not matter.
287531
I have a couple of these in horse stalls with the cords put through a hole in the wall to the plugs outside. We're in our fifth season now and they are holding up well. I would think it would work fine outside if your animals don'tfool around with the plug or cord. I think the water heats to about 40 and I would guess that it would just heat more consistently to melt snow or sleet that might accumulate.I did an experiment a couple of weeks ago leaving a regular water trough and the heated one in the horse stalls. Neither animal drank the colder water but drank from the heated water.with all horses getting collect in the changing weather here in California, and dehydration perhaps being a contributing factor when the temperatures go from cold to hot, I think these are good investment. Good luck