How can you protect your dog's paws from the cold?

During winter walks, a dog’s paws are most vulnerable to the elements.Frost, ice, frozen rime, salt used to treat sidewalks, and fine sand mixed with road salt are the main factors that make walking the dog a hassle.Be sure to check your pet’s paws carefully both before leaving for a walk and after returning from one.It is recommended to use special creams and ointments that protect against direct exposure to irritants.The ingredients in these creams and ointments form a layer that acts as an effective protective barrier.These are products based on ingredients that adhere permanently to the fingertips.Even using plain petroleum jelly mixed with a few drops of vitamin E can be effective and helpful.

It’s important to wipe or wash your dog’s paws after returning from a walk and make sure the pads aren’t damaged.A controversial idea designed to protect the pads of dogs' paws during winter walks, especially in urban environments, is the use of fabric booties.Everyone has seen how strange and uncomfortable a dog looks when it has to walk around in those kinds of booties during the winter.The idea is theoretically sound, but only if the dog has been thoroughly and consistently trained for such a situation in advance—and, of course, only if the dog is fully comfortable with it.