Guest Anonymous Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I was just wondering if dogs are subject to frost bite because my dog was getting to the point where he was yelping on his walk last night his paws were so sore? Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 Try getting him some "Paw Protecter" (that's what I have anyway... It's also been called "the Invisible Boot") or some booties... your dog shouldn't be in pain while trying to enjoy a walk!! Quote
Carolk9s Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I'd also check his paws to see if any cuts, bruises, foreign objects etc. If you are walking in snow/ice, it could build up between the toes and cause pain. Check the toenails too, make sure none are broken. Quote
Hobbit Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 If you can get him to wear dog-boots, they are wonderful in cold weather. Quote
DogPaddle Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 Dogs are in some cases more at risk of frostbite or damage to pads than we may realize, road salt really exacerbates existing frostbite and/or causes damage that makes pads more susceptable (sp?) to frostbite. Booties or Paw Protector are great, at the very least limit his time out of doors until paws heal, wipe them clean when he comes in to remove salt, and apply petrolium jelly to pads until you can get paw protector or booties. My mom's mutt got mild frostbite on his right rear pad and was ever after more sensitive to the cold in that foot. Not that you could convince him to come inside :roll: . Quote
Kiger Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 Hey, but at least it makes poo pickin' easy - except when it's frozen to the ground. Quote
Kiger Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 You must be lucky if you don't know what I'm talking about. I have to go outside in the freezing cold and pick up the dog poop everyday. Quote
yellowlabsrule Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 No I don't do that 8) (yes!) I'd be scooping all day because she has 26 acres to do her stuff! :o :-? Quote
DogPaddle Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 Its a balmy -23 C or -9 F here right now with wind chill. Last evening it was -31 C or -24 F with wind chill. The boys were making poopsicles in 60 seconds. It is easier to pick up but it is so very cold. Kavik doesn't care but Zaphod goes out, does his stuff and is on his way back into the house almost before he is done. :) Quote
Kiger Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I don't have a fence so I have to be out there with him. It is not fun, and all he wants to do is diddle around and sniff everything. Why?! WHY didn't I put the fence up first?! Quote
eric Posted January 24, 2003 Posted January 24, 2003 I'm in Ottawa and this past we've had a real cold spell here as well. Last week we hit -28 C one night, and the rest of the nights have been dipping to -23 to -25 C with a "high" of -20C during the day. Its been tough on my dogs. We go out for a bit but as soon as I see them lifting their paws up we go in. DogPaddle napisał(a):Its a balmy -23 C or -9 F here right now with wind chill. Last evening it was -31 C or -24 F with wind chill. The boys were making poopsicles in 60 seconds. It is easier to pick up but it is so very cold. Kavik doesn't care but Zaphod goes out, does his stuff and is on his way back into the house almost before he is done. :) Quote
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