Paw question

LissG · 11-19-2011, 10:13 PM

Winter is coming and I was wondering if there is anything special I should be doing to protect my pups paws (he is 6 months old) from the ice/ice melt? Should he be wearing boots? Does he need lotion? Should I be putting lotion on the paws anyway even without the winter?

doggiedad · 11-20-2011, 12:21 AM

i wouldn't put lotion on my dogs paws. i want his pads to be tough
so he can take the grind of being outside. there's boots for dogs.

marshies · 11-20-2011, 03:49 AM

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Chicagocanine · 11-20-2011, 04:24 AM

At the very least I would wash off his paws whenever he comes inside from a walk. Those salts and chemical melters can be bad for the skin/pads and harmful if ingested (licked off the paws). There are different options for protection-- from creams, sprays and wax to various types of boots.

PaddyD · 11-20-2011, 12:09 PM

I just have my dog run around the back yard when we come in from a walk to remove any ice melt. This will be her 3rd winter... so far so good.
I think it's a good question to ask, though, and I will pay more attention to it.

Caledon · 11-20-2011, 12:21 PM

PaddyD, I do the same thing. I also guide her to the fresh snow on the side as well every once in a while.

VegasResident · 11-22-2011, 12:31 PM

chemical ice melt I would avoid.

Ice??? There is also Musher paw wax

Mushers Secret-all season paw protection for your dog

LissG · 11-22-2011, 08:17 PM

thanks guys! i ordered the mushers wax just in case

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LissG Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 323	Paw question Winter is coming and I was wondering if there is anything special I should be doing to protect my pups paws (he is 6 months old) from the ice/ice melt? Should he be wearing boots? Does he need lotion? Should I be putting lotion on the paws anyway even without the winter? __________________ add Wolf on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...00002684629115 Wolf 7/9/11 you picked me

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doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,838	i wouldn't put lotion on my dogs paws. i want his pads to be tough so he can take the grind of being outside. there's boots for dogs. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

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11-20-2011, 04:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,516	At the very least I would wash off his paws whenever he comes inside from a walk. Those salts and chemical melters can be bad for the skin/pads and harmful if ingested (licked off the paws). There are different options for protection-- from creams, sprays and wax to various types of boots. __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

11-22-2011, 12:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
VegasResident Master Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 919	chemical ice melt I would avoid. Ice??? There is also Musher paw wax Mushers Secret-all season paw protection for your dog __________________ Dogs Teach Us Unconditional Love Bindi - GSD (standard coat)- High School Jingles Bell Doyle - (12/1993 - 08/2004) Binky - my soulmate GSD dog (12/19/99-11/16/09) I miss her.. Romeo Bär - Long Standard Coat GSD

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PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	I just have my dog run around the back yard when we come in from a walk to remove any ice melt. This will be her 3rd winter... so far so good. I think it's a good question to ask, though, and I will pay more attention to it.

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Caledon Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,786	PaddyD, I do the same thing. I also guide her to the fresh snow on the side as well every once in a while.

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