There are several precautions you can take to keep your pet’s paws and skin safe and comfortable. First, keep your pet’s paws clean and dry after walks and time spent outside in the cold. Bring a towel on long walks to clean off stinging,irritated paws. After each walk,wash and dry your pet’s feet to remove ice,salt and chemicals —-and check for cracks in paw pads or redness between the toes. Massaging petroleum jelly into your pet’s paw pads before and after going outside will help moisturize and protect them.

Just as dressing your pet in a sweater or coat can keep them warm on the coldest days, booties can be very effective as they help minimize contact with painful salt crystals,poisonous anti-freeze and chemical ice-melting agents. They can also help prevent irritating sand and salt from getting lodged between bare toes.

You should also pay special attention to your pet’s fur. Trim long-haired dogs to minimize the clinging of ice balls,salt crystals and de-icing chemicals that can dry on the skin. Brushing your pet regularly helps get rid of dead hair, stimulates blood circulation and improves the skin’s overall condition.

Please keep in mind that if it’s too cold outside for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet. Move playtime indoors as much as possible to keep your pets happy and health. …Stay warm!

The above article was taken from the ASPCA recommendations.

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