i am planning on taking a trip to the snow this weekend and i am bringing my rottweiler and pit bull and i need to know if i need to buy like dog shoes for them or will then even notice the ice on their feet??
2007-01-05 11:35:15 · 25 answers · asked by lilflashinchick15 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes! And they can get frostbite, too!
2007-01-05 11:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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Are dogs paws sensitive to snow?
i am planning on taking a trip to the snow this weekend and i am bringing my rottweiler and pit bull and i need to know if i need to buy like dog shoes for them or will then even notice the ice on their feet??
2015-08-06 09:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many dogs are sensitive to cold, snow and ice. Some people use boots. Some people use an ointment called Musher's Friend.
Either way, the dog won't like either, and will need some patience on your part to help her/him adjust.
2007-01-05 11:41:50 · answer #3 · answered by Ahimsa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dogs paws are very sensitive. So at first they may not like the dog shoes but they will get used to them. That is why the dog sleders use dog shoes on there dogs. But i you do.
2007-01-05 11:44:02 · answer #4 · answered by Victoria B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dogs will most likely really enjoy the snow for quite awhile but there feet will get cold and icy just like yours . However dogs really don't need or want shoes but don't let them stay out all day either. If they start lifting their feet up you'll know that it's time to take them inside. You love them just use good judgment and you will all have fun.
2007-01-05 11:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by Kathryn K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dogs hated booties.
They preferred romping around in the snow in bare feet.
But they did enjoy a nice evening by the fire to warm up completely.
I have Scottish Terriers, so it could be their crooked little legs that made the shoes bother.
I didn't let them stay out in the snow long enough to cause any frostbite.
2007-01-05 11:44:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the pads on their feet and what the ambient temperature is like outside, and what environment they grew up with.
If they are inside dogs and lived in a warm environment, put some doggie shoes on them and limit their time outside. They will love it, but just like everyone, once it melts, it gets cold on the skin.
If they lived in a cold environment, they should be able to handle the snow directly for a short time.
If you have a full breed pit bull (one that stands about 6' tall when on its hind legs) you have to remember that its muscle mass makes it extremely suspectable to temperature changes, so play with your dog for a while and then bring them inside.
2007-01-05 11:45:40 · answer #7 · answered by MrKnowItAll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs feet can be sensitive if they are in it for awhile. My suggestion would be to watch out for salt(they use it to melt the snow) and also maybe try and get dog boots for them. They sell them in Petsmart and/or Petco. Good Luck i hope your trip is fun.
2007-01-05 11:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have large dogs as well, and have taken them for runs daily in the snow for years, lasting up to 2 hours...we have never had any problems. However, I certainly wouldn't allow them to spend all day in it.
2007-01-05 11:43:55 · answer #9 · answered by tanyaah38 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Booties would be nice =D
Don't let them stand on the ice for long periods of time. We had a cat in my area who got stuck to ice and had to be put down, because they don't do well with no paws... :<
2007-01-05 11:37:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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