I can not say enough about this product. It looks like a leg warmer but made to protect. My dog was running in the garden and cut his leg. He needed stitches and is now wearing a bandage. He constantly chews and licks the bandage. I bought the Puttee tights to protect his leg and to prevent him from removing the bandage and irritating his leg. It works perfectly. The second he has them on he stops licking. They are easy to put on and so soft. I do want to mention that they are a little large. When he is walking around for a long time the do slide down his leg a bit. But I roll them up so that they stay up better. As suggested they are used to protect the legs and irritated areas and not meant for running around in them. I have washed them and they wash well. However, do not put them in the dryer. They will create loose strings. Either hand wash or machine wash on gentle and hang to dry. They are so soft.