A protective cover for an animal hoof is provided that includes a sheet having a first side, a second side, and an exterior edge surrounding an interior area of the sheet. The exterior edge includes a plurality of slits extending from the exterior edge to the interior area of the sheet, and flaps of the sheet between each of the plurality of slits. The first side has an adhesive material and the second side has a textured surface. The protective cover may be applied by providing the protective cover； removing the film from the adhesive material； applying the first side with the adhesive material to a center of a bottom of the animal hoof； folding the flaps of the sheet between each of the plurality of slits； and pressing the protective cover against the animal hoof toe, heel, and sidewalls.
