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| Author | Topic: Iced up paws |
| Nel |
posted 12/20/09 6:44 AM
I have another paw problem - with the icy weather Sally is getting ice fragments between the pads. Like all English setters she is a bit of a wimp and starts limping which is a bit of a problem when you are a couple of miles from home. I was thinking of oiling her feet to try and prevent this but if anyone has other suggestions I would be grateful |
| Peter |
posted 12/25/09 7:12 PM
Hi Nel Since my dog is now 11 and has severe osteoarthrtis I can only take him on short walks and in the snow(He loves so much!)his paws get iced up.He offers me his paws for cleaning which I do and give them a quick rub/massage seems to do the trick.How do you feel about some kind of Paw Protectors/Mitts? |
| nel |
posted 12/25/09 9:09 PM
Hi Peter,Sally is five but hates having her paws messed about - talk about customer resistance!!However I will give them a rub if it happens again - the heat from my hands may melt the ice....that means very efficient thermal goves or hand warmers!!Thanks for the advice |
| jan |
posted 12/25/09 9:16 PM
Please be aware that the Setters 'fingers' are very long. The snow that forms clumps and is extreamly painful for the dog. If the clumps are allowed to form or not washed away with warm water they can remain for hours causing great pain or break the fingers from forcing them apart. The foot will have become numb with cold and the dog will damage the foot further without knowing. Do not keep the dog out in the snow for long enough for the ice to form and always check their feet. If any snow is present please wash it away with cool/tepid water. Road salt can also be very unpleasant for the dogs feet and can cause many problems. Again make sure they are washed with clean water. |
| Leigh |
posted 2/3/10 2:17 PM
Our dog Mollie also suffered from this (and doesnt like her paws being touched too much), but she has now got much better, and during the walks I call her back and check there is no build up, if there is I just remove it all and she is happy again. This also needs checking everytime they come in from the garden as Jan says, it stays there a long time if not dealt with and must not be pleasent....how would you like ice beteewn your toes ;-). The more you clean them the better they get with having there paws touched. |
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