I love snow, and I like lots of it. There’s nothing that says Winter like seeing a virgin snowfall in the morning as a pot of coffee is brewing. Not all dogs like the snow, but those who do, REALLY like it. One problem that dog owners have with dogs who like to romp in the snow are those silly ice balls that build up between their toes.
I grant you, they look funny at first but beware, those funny looking ice balls can become troublesome to your dog. At the very least they’re uncomfortable; they certainly are difficult to remove. In the extreme, your dog’s foot pads crack with contact of the wet, cold ice balls.
A little precaution will prevent these problems, though. Keep the hair between the toes cut and take care to clip the nails. When they’re too long, nails force your dog to walk on the backs of his feet thereby spreading the toes further apart. That will then allow those pesky ice balls to form.
With just a little preparation you and your dog will enjoy a walk through the snow.
Ray
Christine’s Pets
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