 How to Measure Your Dog or Cat for a Custom Tail Protector
A dog tail protector needs to fit comfortably to help protect your pet’s tail from further injury. At Watch Your Wiggle, we make custom tail protectors for dogs and cats dealing with Happy Tail Syndrome, tail wounds, surgical stitches, and other tail injuries. Follow our simple measuring guide to get the measurements needed for a comfortable, secure fit.
Whether you’re ordering a dog tail protector or our Purr-fect Tail Saver for your cat, accurate measurements help us create a protector tailored to your pet.
How to Measure Your Dog for a Tail Protector
Use a soft measuring tape and measure your dog while standing naturally. Keep the tape snug but not tight. If possible, have someone gently help your pet stand still during measuring.
Please provide measurements in inches and double-check each measurement before submitting your order.
1. Tail Length
Measure from the base of your dog’s tail to the tip, following the natural length of the tail. This measurement helps us determine the length needed to cover and protect the injured area.
2. Back Length
Measure along your dog’s back from the base of the neck to the desired stopping point near the tail. This measurement helps determine how the protector will sit on your dog’s body.
3. Belly Girth
Wrap the measuring tape around your dog’s belly, just in front of the back legs. Keep the tape comfortably snug without squeezing your dog. This measurement helps us create a secure, adjustable fit.
4. Neck measurement
Measure around your dog’s neck where the protector will sit. Wrap a soft measuring tape comfortably around the neck without pulling it too tight. This measurement helps us create a secure, comfortable fit that won’t restrict your dog’s movement.
Please provide the measurement in inches and double-check it before submitting your order.
Cat Tail Protector Measurements
Cats need a comfortable fit that allows them to move naturally and use the litter box. For our Purr-fect Tail Saver, measure around your cat’s belly just in front of the back legs, following the measuring instructions provided for the cat design.
Please contact us if you have questions about measuring your cat or need help choosing the right size.
Tips for Accurate Dog Tail Protector Measurements
- Use a flexible fabric measuring tape rather than a ruler.
- Measure twice to make sure your numbers are accurate.
- Do not pull the tape tightly around your pet.
- If your pet is injured or uncomfortable, ask someone to help you measure gently.
- Contact us before ordering if you are unsure about any measurement.
Need Help Measuring Your Pet?
We understand that measuring an injured pet can be challenging. We are happy to help you with sizing questions before you order.
Watch Your Wiggle creates custom dog and cat tail protectors designed with comfort, adjustability, and tail injury protection in mind.
Have questions? Contact Watch Your Wiggle before placing your order. We want to help you get the right fit for your furry family member!
