Winter Paw Hair

[Liz]

Hi Gang - We just got a good snowfall and Troy is loving it. Something new though - after about 10 minutes, he's almost frantic about lying down and chewing the little icy balls out of his feet. I'm much more diligent than I used to be about keeping his feet well trimmed. I see SAR said she leaves a little more hair on the pads in the winter. I'm wondering how much - don't want him to lose his traction, but don't want his little (!) feet to freeze either. There is no irritation anywhere - I've checked. Thanks!

 

[DroopyMcGruff]

otherwise try doggy boots...he'll have traction AND wont freeze his wittle feetsies of either....provided he will keep them on

 

[Liz]

Actually (and you can ask Annie!), I have some for him, but no, he takes one off as I put another one on (to the endless amusement of my hubby, Bob)! Thanks, though!

 

[Jeannie]

I keep all the hair trimmed out of my newfs paws year around. They were outside playing today from 7 A.M. to about 11A.M. I had to make them come in. I thought they probably needed to thaw a bit. I checked for ice balls and they didn't have hardly any. Also if you put vaseline or spray the paws with Pam it will keep the ice balls from forming.

 

[Annie Milliron]

Liz, you have got to let me know if you decide to put vaseline on "His Royal Blob-ness's" feet! I'll be right over, cause I wouldn't want to miss it!

Good tip though....

 

[Capri]

read this one:
http://www.newf.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=006722

 

[Liz]

Thanks, everyone, for the responses. I'll maybe cut the hair down even more! And Annie, I'll be sure to call if I ever vaseline his feet! Will definitely try cutting the hair even more first though!