Winter can be hard on a dog’s paws. Unprotected from ice, snow, slush, and bitter cold, their paws need special care in winter. By taking precautions, you can minimize problems with cracked pads, sore pads, blisters and infections. Rock salt and most chemical de-icers can irritate a dog’s paws and turn a winter walk into a painful ordeal. Stay away from heavily salted areas as much as possible when walking your dog. After a walk, … Read More »