Dear Human,

Proper footwear fit is essential to a fun day out (or in). Here's how to measure your pet's paws...

Length
With your pet's paw on the ground, measure from the tip of the claws (those have to fit inside the shoe too) to the back of where the paw touches the ground, which is just behind the pad.

Width
While your pet's paw is still on the ground, measure from side to side at the widest point of your pet's paw, which is usually near the base of the toes.

Handy Tip: Try having your pet step on a piece of paper, then trace around the paw. Then, while your pet is off eating your houseplants or terrorizing the neighborhood, you can measure the traced outline in peace.

Dear Human,

I have worked with the finest furry tailors in the world, and am here to share my bounty of knowledge. Here's how to measure your pet...

Length
Measure from the base of the tail (where it connects to the hindquarters) up to where the collar typically sits at the base of the neck, then follow up with a generous back scratch.

Chest
This is measured by giving your pet a hug, during which you measure the entire circumference (all the way around) at the widest point of your pet's chest. This is typically right behind the front legs.

Neck
First, plenty of kisses. Then, measure the neck's circumference (the distance around it) at the point where the collar sits.

Important Sizing Note: The given measurements are the dimensions of the actual product, not of the pet they fit. After measuring your pet, make sure all measurements fit within the following dimensions (with a little room to spare in the chest and neck).