Paws on ice?

spinkamor · 02-02-2013, 10:23 PM

We live in a condo that has a small skating rink in the park behind it, and I was just wondering if it's a bad idea to let them play on it. We put paw protecting wax on their paws before we take them out, but is that enough?
Thoughts?

Nigel · 02-02-2013, 10:29 PM

Couldn't they pull muscles, tendons and that sort of thing?

Shade · 02-02-2013, 10:32 PM

No, I wouldn't allow it. The chances of hurting themselves slipping on the ice is too high, broken bones or tendon and ligament damage will cost you a hefty bill at the vet not to mention pain for the dog

doggiedad · 02-02-2013, 10:32 PM

i wouldn't let my dog play on ice. he might slip
and hurt himself.

Fade2Black · 02-03-2013, 12:47 PM

Another No vote. Even when my Kaos hips were fine I would never even let him walk on ice while out on a walk.....

02-02-2013, 10:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
spinkamor Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 35	Paws on ice? We live in a condo that has a small skating rink in the park behind it, and I was just wondering if it's a bad idea to let them play on it. We put paw protecting wax on their paws before we take them out, but is that enough? Thoughts? __________________ UNO ♥ (Pomeranian) Charlie ♥ (American Eskimo) Pumpkin ♥ (German Shepherd) Billie ♥ (kitty)

02-02-2013, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shade Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 3,446	No, I wouldn't allow it. The chances of hurting themselves slipping on the ice is too high, broken bones or tendon and ligament damage will cost you a hefty bill at the vet not to mention pain for the dog __________________ Shanna My Pack: Jasmine - Female Miniature Poodle - born Aug 15, 2010 Loker Delgado Von Stalworth - male GSD - born Jan 26, 2012 Koda & Zazu - 4 year old male cats

02-02-2013, 10:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 12,716	i wouldn't let my dog play on ice. he might slip and hurt himself. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

02-03-2013, 12:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fade2Black Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: EHT N.J Posts: 176	Another No vote. Even when my Kaos hips were fine I would never even let him walk on ice while out on a walk..... __________________ Kaos 8/6/2003-5/18/2013 RIP best-est good boy ever. Your paw prints forever on my broken heart.....

02-02-2013, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nigel Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,473	Couldn't they pull muscles, tendons and that sort of thing?

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