Yesterday I walked down the sidewalk with my 2 dogs. My labrador, who can go through fire and water, without ever expressing if anything hurts.
And then my little cavalier, who can sometimes tangle to be hypochondriacs!
So you can probably figure out that frost, cold and salt on roads and sidewalks do not suit the little lady.
In fact, she prefers not to go out when it’s cold and wet – but a good winter coat helps her mood.
And, yes, I realize I’m the billionth person to make that joke. She must! She is old and I am convinced that it is my duty to activate the old body every day so that she is kept going.
Well, but on the way down the sidewalk, which is obviously salty, my little cavalier howls as if I’re kicking her in the butt.
Of course I do not, but she has got salt in her paws, and I have no doubt that it stings.
I brush my paws and we can move on!
HAVE YOU ALSO EXPERIENCED IT?
HERE ARE 3 WAYS YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF YOUR DOG'S PATTER IN WINTER:
1: Use a really good paw care. Lubricate the dog foot pads really well both before and after the walk. It provides flexible foot pads that do not crack and crack as easily. And good paw care can often help for faster healing if the foot pad has small tears.
I recommend B&B Potepleje, which I have good experiences with. It is easy to apply and it penetrates quickly into the foot pad, so the dog does not have slippery paws.
2: Rinse the dog’s paws thoroughly after the walk. Then you quickly get cleaned of salt and possibly. small lumps of ice off so the dog does not have to feel bothered long after the walk.
3: Some dogs have very delicate paws and they struggle with cracks in the foot pads all winter. If so, consider a pair of good shoes for the dog. I know it sounds crazy to have to give your dog shoes on – but if the purpose is to reduce the dog’s pain or discomfort in the paws, then it can probably be well defended.
But buy some good shoes. The vast majority of shoes on the market are intended as a temporary solution if the dog e.g. has an injury to the paw.
These are not shoes made for long-term activity for the dog. I recommend Ruffwear shoes as they are designed different types of dog shoes for outdoor activity.
And then I could add one more point!
Think about where you go with the dog in the winter. If you can completely avoid the places where salting takes place, then do so. Your dog will definitely thrive best with this!
