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Winter Weather Tips for you Canine!
From Murfee at Dog Star Ranch, Muskegon, Michigan
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Winter brings with it many cold, even frigid, weather days that can be difficult on you and your canine friend. Here a couple helpful tips that might make playing in the snow more enjoyable for you and your canine friend’s feet:
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One of the simplest things that you can do for your dog is to maintain “Foot and Pad Health.” Make sure to check your dogs feet regular after being outside. If your dog is a breed that has hair in between their toes and pads, make sure to stop by your groomer and have that cleared out regularly. They would use clippers and get rid of all the hair on the feet that may cause issues and allow snow balls to collect causing discomfort. Double check and make sure that their pads aren’t cracking from the cold. Humans have the same issue and our skin dries out more during the winter months. Always, not just in the winter, make sure your dog’s nails are trimmed on a regular basis. This is a key factor for overall foot health, but also makes sure they won’t slip on icy surfaces. Would you rather walk on an icy sidewalk with winter boots or ice skates? Another winter enemy to your puppy’s pads is side walk salt. Salt can be very painful to feel so make sure you find pet friendly salt for your sidewalk and use caution on other walk ways. Boots may be an option to protect their feet from the salt and cold of the ice and snow.
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If you have any other winter weather suggestions that you wish to share, email your tips to jenn@dogstarranch.com!

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