Vivifying Size Guide

One tape measure, one kitchen scale. Find your product, take the number it asks for, and read the size off the table.

Recovery cones: measure the neck

Wrap a soft tape round the neck where a collar sits. Take the size whose range holds that number. Near the top of a range, go up one size.

ProductSizeFits or measures
Adjustable Recovery Cone for CatsSmallNeck 5.6 to 6.8 in
Adjustable Recovery Cone for CatsMediumNeck 7.6 to 9.0 in
Adjustable Recovery Cone for CatsLargeNeck 9.6 to 10.6 in
Snap-Closure Recovery ConeSizeM, neck 5.7 to 8.0 in
Snap-Closure Recovery ConeCone width5.4 in

Lift slings: weigh the dog, then measure between the legs

Weight puts you in a size. The gap between the front and back legs confirms it: the pad has to sit in front of the rear legs without reaching the front ones.

ProductSizeFits or measures
Dog Rear Lift SlingS8 to 29 lb, pad 4.9 in wide, legs 6.3 to 7.8 in apart
Dog Rear Lift SlingM30 to 59 lb, pad 6.6 in wide, legs 7.9 to 9.4 in apart
Dog Rear Lift SlingL60 to 109 lb, pad 7.8 in wide, legs 9.5 to 13.4 in apart
Dog Rear Lift SlingXL110 to 180 lb, pad 8.2 in wide, legs 13.5 to 16.5 in apart

Bandanas and costumes: neck size plus the knot

Measure the neck and add two inches for the knot. Each design has its own sizes, so read the row for the design you want.

ProductSizeFits or measures
Christmas Dog Bandanas, 2 PackClassic Plaid, Plaid with TasselsS up to 13 in, L up to 17 in, XL up to 21 in neck
Christmas Dog Bandanas, 2 PackSanta and SnowmanL, neck up to 16 in
Christmas Dog Bandanas, 2 PackSanta and Christmas TreeXL, neck up to 21 in
Christmas Dog Bandanas, 2 PackSanta and SnowflakeXL, neck up to 24 in
Fall Plaid Dog Bandanas, 2 PackWith tasselsS up to 12 in, L up to 16 in, XL up to 20 in neck
Fall Plaid Dog Bandanas, 2 PackWithout tasselsXL, neck up to 21 in
Thanksgiving Dog Bandanas, 2 PackTurkey and PizzaL up to 20 in, XL up to 24 in neck
Thanksgiving Dog Bandanas, 2 PackTurkey and LettersXL, neck up to 24 in
Halloween Dog Bandanas, 2 PackLargeNeck up to 20 in
Halloween Dog Bandanas, 2 PackExtra largeNeck up to 24 in
Halloween Dog Bat WingsSmallNeck 9.4 to 12.6 in, chest 12.9 to 19.7 in
Halloween Dog Bat WingsMediumNeck 12.6 to 20.5 in, chest 13.5 to 24.4 in
Halloween Dog Bat WingsLargeNeck 15 to 24.8 in, chest 18.5 to 32 in
Halloween Dog Bat WingsHeadbandHead 4 to 8 in across
Lion Mane Dog CostumeSizeMedium, neck 14 to 19 in

Long leashes: 20 feet or 32

Take 20 feet for a yard, a park and first recall lessons. Take 32 feet for open ground and water, once the dog already turns back at 20.

ProductSizeFits or measures
Floating Long Dog LeashLength20 ft or 32 ft
Floating Long Dog LeashRopePolypropylene, 0.3 in thick
Floating Long Dog LeashDog sizeSmall and medium
Reflective Floating Long Dog LeashLength20 ft or 32 ft
Reflective Floating Long Dog LeashRope0.3 in thick, reflective threads
Waterproof Long Dog LeashLength20 ft or 32 ft
Waterproof Long Dog LeashLinePVC-coated webbing, 2 mm thick, 2 cm (0.79 in) wide
Floating Check Cord, 32 ftLength32 ft
Floating Check Cord, 32 ftRopePolypropylene, 0.3 in thick

Litter boxes: floor space and the cat's weight

Measure the corner where the box will stand, then check the weight line. A covered box suits cats up to 16 lb. The open XL box suits cats under 18 lb.

ProductSizeFits or measures
Enclosed Stainless Steel Litter BoxOutside size22.8 x 15 x 14.8 in
Enclosed Stainless Steel Litter BoxCat weightUp to 16 lb
Front-Entry Stainless Steel Litter BoxOutside size23.62 x 15.75 x 15.67 in
Front-Entry Stainless Steel Litter BoxCat weightUp to 16 lb
Front-Entry Stainless Steel Litter BoxSides5.51 in enclosure plus 4.25 in top
Stainless Steel Litter Box with Mat and StepOutside size23.6 x 15.7 x 15.55 in
Stainless Steel Litter Box with Mat and StepCat weightUp to 16 lb
Stainless Steel Litter Box with Mat and StepSides5.9 in sides plus 3.75 in top shield
High-Sided Open Stainless Steel Litter BoxXL without mat23 x 14.5 x 10 in, cats under 18 lb
High-Sided Open Stainless Steel Litter BoxLarge with mat19.6 x 11.8 x 11.4 in
High-Sided Open Stainless Steel Litter BoxXL with mat23.6 x 15.7 x 11.4 in

Car seat, mats and blankets: measure the place, then the dog

A mat has to fit the crate tray or the sofa cushion before it fits the dog. For the car seat, check the dog's weight and the width of your seat.

ProductSizeFits or measures
Dog Car Seat for Small DogsSize18.9 x 17.7 x 13.7 in
Dog Car Seat for Small DogsDog weightUp to 25 lb
Reversible Dog Cooling MatSizes40 x 30 in, 60 x 40 in
Waterproof Pet BlanketSize30 x 40 in
Waterproof Crate Pad, 35 x 22 inSize35 x 22 in
Waterproof Crate Pad, 35 x 22 inThickness1 in

Twine and rope: thickness decides the job

Thin twine ties and wraps. Thick rope covers and holds. Go by millimetres first and by length second.

ProductSizeFits or measures
2 mm Jute TwineThickness2 mm
2 mm Jute TwineLength656 ft (green also in 328 ft)
3 mm Jute Garden TwineThickness3 mm
3 mm Jute Garden TwineLength328 ft per spool
4 mm Thick Jute TwineThickness4 mm
4 mm Thick Jute TwineLength165 ft or 328 ft
Jute Rope, 5 to 12 mm5 mm98 ft, or 2 coils of 98 ft
Jute Rope, 5 to 12 mm6 mm50 ft, 66 ft or 132 ft
Jute Rope, 5 to 12 mm8 mm50 ft
Jute Rope, 5 to 12 mm10 mm50 ft
Jute Rope, 5 to 12 mm12 mm33 ft
Cotton Butcher's TwineThickness1 mm (3-ply) or 2 mm
Cotton Butcher's TwineLength328 ft or 656 ft per roll

Wash bags: one size up from the load

Clothes need room to move in the bag. Fill it two thirds at most, and take the next size up if you are unsure.

ProductSizeFits or measures
Honeycomb Mesh Laundry BagsM, pack of 312.5 x 16 in
Honeycomb Mesh Laundry BagsL, pack of 316 x 20 in
Honeycomb Mesh Laundry BagsXL, pack of 220 x 24 in
Honeycomb Mesh Laundry BagsXXL, pack of 227 x 35 in
Honeycomb Mesh Laundry BagsXXXL, pack of 235 x 43 in
Honeycomb Mesh Laundry BagsVariety pack of 4One 15.7 x 11.8 in, two 19.7 x 15.7 in, one 23.6 x 19.7 in
Shoe Wash BagsHoneycomb, pack of 27.8 x 14 in
Shoe Wash BagsDouble layer, pack of 315.7 x 9.4 x 9.4 in
Bra Wash Bags, 2 PackSize7 x 7.5 in