{"id":300,"date":"2019-12-13T11:37:46","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T17:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/?p=300"},"modified":"2019-12-13T11:37:46","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T17:37:46","slug":"take-a-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/take-a-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"Take A Hike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By:\nValerie Ferguson ZimmVet Receptionist<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FritZ-Everest-Dunder.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-303\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FritZ-Everest-Dunder.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FritZ-Everest-Dunder-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/FritZ-Everest-Dunder-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of a Minnesota\nhike doesn\u2019t need to end when the snow begins to fly. There are many\nopportunities throughout our great state to enjoy a winter hike with your furry\nfriend! Many towns, county parks, regional parks, recreational areas, and state\nparks offer access to beautiful walking\/hiking trails year-round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A personal favorite of mine\nis the Candlelight hikes offered at various Minnesota State Parks during the\nmonths of January and February. These hikes are often dog-friendly; however I\nalways call ahead to confirm that your pup is invited to join you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A few things to consider while enjoying a winter hike with\nyour dog:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Protect\ntheir paws from snowballs with a protective product, I prefer Mushers Secret or\nhiking booties<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Clean\nyour dogs\u2019 feet of any salt or sand that they may have picked up so their pads\ndo not get irritated from the harsh chemicals that can be used on walkways<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Monitor\nthe outdoor temperature; even though dogs have hair they may still get cold\ndepending on the type of hair coat they have and they rely on you to know when\nto bring them inside<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Just\nlike humans, dogs require water and nutrition during longer winter hikes just\nas they would during the summer months<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Be a\nresponsible pet owner and abide by the posted trail rules<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For\nyour safety, always let someone know where you are going and when you plan to\nbe home and check-in with them upon your return home<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now all that you need to do\nis get outdoors and begin exploring with your four-legged pal!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Valerie Ferguson ZimmVet Receptionist The beauty of a Minnesota hike doesn\u2019t need to end when the snow begins to fly. 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