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How do I take care of my pets paws during the winter/snowy days ?
Hi and thanks for using Boop by Petco! Great question. There are many ice melt products that are safe for pets. Non-toxic and non-irritating. You can also buy booties for Wolverine which would protect his paws while he is outside. Some dogs won't wear these so it's going to be a trial and error. Also, you can rinse and wipe his paws off after he goes outside to remove any ice melt that he stepped on and remove any snow that is stuck to his paws or hair coat. Again, great question. Good luck with Wolverine this winter.
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What can I use to keep my dog’s paws health this winter?
Great question! I recommend Musher's Secret, it's a safe paw wax that helps protect a dog's paws in winter. You can get it off the internet or possibly in a pet store. Another option is booties. Some people put booties on their dogs for walks outside to protect them against the snow, ice, and salt on the roads and sidewalks. Some dogs are fine with the booties while others absolutely hate them, so Musher's Secret would be your best bet to try first. Good luck, I hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My two dogs have VERY tender Pads on their paws, during the Winter's Extreme cold and Icy weather. I bought a cream called 'Invisible Boot'. Is Vaseline just as good, as once the dogs are outside just to do their Duties, they hold their paws up, be
The problem with vaseline is that if Tasha licks it off, it will cause GI upset in the form of vomiting and diarrhea. Due to that, I would not recommend using it, and instead would use the Invisible Boot cream.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My dog had a dark paw but with good light u can see a lighhter colored spot and it hurt to walk on it it seems, so she limps everywhere not stepping on the foot often, what could this be? Could it be from taking her to potty in snow?
R Yes this appears to be an abrasion on your pets paws. Try soaking her paws in a warm water Epsom salt bath for 5-10 minutes to help with some of the soreness and inflammation. You can then place a sock on her foot and keep it secure with bandage tape if possible. You can also cleanse it with Betadine diluted 50:50 with warm water. This will help keep it from getting infected. From now on place booties on her feet when she goes out in the snow to help prevent further damage to her paws. You can purchase this through an online merchant or at some pet stores. Best wishes with Bubbles and her paws and take care.
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Hello! My huskies escaped in a storm the other night, and it took me until the morning to find them. I think that they seeked out shelter in the woods and each came back with a limp. Upon further inspection, their paw pads are torn and have flaps of
Hello there! I'm so glad your pups are home safe. It sounds like you are doing right by them until their vet visit with the bandaging and Neosporin (be sure that no one eats the bandages - you certainly don't want any secondary GI problems!). The limping is probably from the paw damage, but your vet will give them a thorough exam to make sure that they don't have any other injuries. I recommend avoiding the Epsom salt soak for any open wounds as it may be irritating. Epsom salts are good for painful joints and the like, but we don't want to put salt into any cuts. If you think anything might be stuck in their paw pads, a soak in lukewarm water with a mild soap solution may be helpful. Just be sure to rinse and dry their paws very well afterwards to avoid any further moisture build-up in between the toes, which may harbor bacteria. I hope they both feel better soon!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
