Dog Winter Boots

[LovinHedgies]

I'm just wondering if anyone has had any luck with a particular brand of dog winter boots??? I've checked out Grainte Gear, Ruff-Wear, and Muttluks and none of them have had consistently good reviews.
I have a GSP that I take jogging with me and she does not tolerate the cold very well. She was also hit by a car 4 years ago and has scars on her upper leg and down by her paw that seem to get chapped and bleed every winter I've been able to keep her upper leg scar under control so far this year by using a child's turtle neck (under her jacket) with the sleeves cut so that they are not down to her paws, and by using lotion (vanicream) and barrier spray. However she needs something for her feet and the lower scars. Any suggestions on boots would be much appreciated!!
(I should note that Marta has had two additional surgeries this past winter to try and make her scar on her upper leg smaller, however they were unsuccessful due to there not being enough skin to "pull" around. The vet says I just need to protect it best I can.)

 

[fanofdmb84]

I've tried a lot of boots but so far I think I like the Walk About boots (Walk-a-Boots). They don't work well in deep snow, but I've been using them for walking on the roads all this week and I haven't had any problems. As for the scars, have you looked into Tuff Foot? It thickens and toughens skin (amputees even use it on their "stubs" and I've had good luck with it on my dogs.

Otherwise, I would try a specialty outfitting place like Altrec.com for hiking boots.

 

[LovinHedgies]

I might have to try that Tuff Foot stuff! Sounds interesting, I have tried so many products on her leg and keep going back to Vanicream and barrier spray. Maybe this one would work at least toughen up the scar.
Are those boots pretty thin?
Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[fanofdmb84]

The walk-a-boots have neoprene uppers (probably 1/8" thick) and thick rubber soles. They are not floppy and flimsy like most of the ones you see in pet stores and such. Rowan sounds like a horse when he's wearing them. CLIP-CLOP-CLIP-CLOP! Its funnier than heck but I don't have to worry about his feet getting salt-burned, too cold, or cut by glass or anything. I don't know if they'd be good for running long distances, which is why you may want to check out the lighter weight hiking-type booties if you think that would be a problem.