{"id":939,"date":"2023-12-05T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/?p=939"},"modified":"2023-12-05T08:50:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T14:50:30","slug":"protect-your-dogs-paws-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/protect-your-dogs-paws-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Dog&#8217;s Paws this Winter!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Katie Meneses, HR Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image.png\" alt=\"An image of a dogs paw with snow packed between the toes and paw pads.\" class=\"wp-image-940\" style=\"width:500px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image.png 960w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snow is on its way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As winter settles in around us, we are going to see increases in cold weather, snow and ice. It is important to protect your dogs paws when the cold is here. Here are some things to do to protect your dog this winter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Your Dog From Snow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first, and perhaps the most obvious hazard your dog will face in the winter is the ice and snow that builds up on the ground. Just like a person&#8217;s hands and feet, a dog&#8217;s paw pads are sensitive to hot and cold. Walking on top of cold snow can put them at increased risk, and as a result they can develop frostbite and dries out their paw pads.<br><br>Check your dogs paws for build up of snow, which can easily get caught between their paw pads and toes. Additionally, keep their feet well groomed, to minimize the amount of extra fur the snow may stick too. Another option you can also purchase products to help protect your dog, such as paw pad balm. Balms can both moisturize and protect your dog&#8217;s paws from cold and the build-up of snow between their toes. The image below is a paw with balm applied<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-1.png\" alt=\"An image of a dogs paw with very little snow. The paw pads look bright and moisturized. \" class=\"wp-image-941\" style=\"width:499px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-1.png 960w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-1-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Your Dog With Boots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to purchase dog boots. It is important to purchase the correct size for your dog. They will need time to get used to them too. Once they are used to the boots, they will be safe from snow and the damage it can do to their paws!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t able to purchase paw balms or boots for your dog, you can still help protect their feet by washing them off after a walk or time outside in the snow. Removing the cold pieces of snow and ice that build up can make a world of difference. <br><br>For more information on things you can do to protect your pets, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalhumanesociety.org\/resource\/protect-your-dogs-paws-winter-weather\">this article by the Animal Humane Society.<\/a> For idea&#8217;s to keep your dog entertained this winter, check out one of ZimmVet&#8217;s previous blogs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/beating-the-winter-blues\/\">here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/strong> This written content is meant to be educational and is not medical advice.\u00a0 Always consult a veterinarian about medical advice for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Katie Meneses, HR Manager Snow is on its way As winter settles in around us, we are going to see increases in cold weather, snow and ice. It is important to protect your dogs paws when the cold is here. 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