03/01/2025
With temperatures dropping and the possibility of snow/ice here’s a few handy hints to keep your pooch comfortable and safe:
If your route involves roads, pavements, or paths, then there is a good chance that salt has been spread on them. If your walk involves any of these surfaces then you should rinse your dog’s paws with warm water when you get home, as the salt can cause skin irritation.
Some dogs with longer coats may collect snowballs on their fur as they play and roll in the snow. If this happens to your dog, try your best to dust them off as they collect on your walk, but failing that rinse them off with warm water when you get home to melt them away.
After a period of running around in the cold, your dog may initially be quite warm and panting but as soon as you get home and they cool down they can get chilly very quickly. Make sure your dog has a cosy dry space to stay warm when they get home, and if they are damp or wet check to make sure they aren’t getting too chilled as they dry off. A warm towel to lay on or a specialist moisture wicking drying coat are ideal for this.
