Temps are in the low teens and single digits here. When we go back in the house he's fine, and I immediately wash his feet off. I've though about maybe putting baby socks on him before we go out-is this a good idea?
2007-02-11 14:14:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
We generally stay out for about 10-15 minutes a few times a day.
2007-02-11 14:15:56 · update #1
He'll be 2 years old in June.
2007-02-11 14:24:21 · update #2
It's probably both. During the real cold or when they are exposed to salt, check their feet daily for signs of cracking and drying out. If you see signs of it, don't worry too much, because their pad regenerate very quickly; however, try to limit exposure to salt or the bitter cold until they get a chance to heal. In time, the pads will toughen up a bit just like our feet do when we fo barefoot on cement a lot in the summer.
Socks don't work so well, musher wax or doggie booties are better.
2007-02-11 14:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by bordercollieoverdrive 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it could be both and especially could be the salt/brine they use on roads, baby socks wont do you much good, if one area is just the slightest bit damp, it will soak through. Although you can coat the feet in utter/bag balm (walmart and your local farm supply store carry it), then cover w/ the socks. Or you can go all out and get a pair of Mutt Luks. They are the shoes that they use for sled dogs. plus they are machine washable
2007-02-11 14:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by GreyChevelle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get Musher's Wax to coat his feet. Both pf my dogs have cried and been in obvious pain when they get that chemical salt in their feet - the Musher's Wax will help a lot.
Baby socks won't protect a dog's feet. Get dog booties to help - they have strong Velcro stays to heep them on your dog's feet.
2007-02-11 14:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by Misa M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be arthritis or hip displaysia. Get him checked by a vet. Could be the salt thing too. I don't know much about that, where I live we don't have to deal with salt.
2007-02-11 14:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by blldglvr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when there's snow, salt, or ice on the ground, my dog does the same thing. It's just because he is cold, and his toes are freezing! (paws i mean)
2007-02-11 15:25:53 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Squeaks. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog loco did that before try takeing him to a vet it mite be the cold or the salt.k
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2007-02-11 14:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by Miley Cyrus 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
his feet could be getting cold. talk to your vet about the sox. if the sox get wet, they can make his feet freeze.
2007-02-11 14:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋