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The calendar says January but the weather says late March. The forecast is for cold and snow this week. When there is ice and snow, you can expect various melting products to be on the ground. Ice melt products are typically made of salt.

When your pet walks through the ice and snow, particles of salt, sand or even ice crystals can become lodged between the pads. Your dog may even ingest the salts by licking his paws, which can cause illness.

Most pet owners don't think about the paws and paw pads as an important part of your dog's health - but they are.

Keep your pet's paws healthy in winter by following these suggestions:

• After each walk, wash off your pet's feet. This will remove any ice and road salt that can cause excessive dryness. You can use a bucket or bowl to dip your dog's paws in to make it easier to remove the dirt.   
• Trim the hair between your pet's toes to reduce the chance of collecting ice and snow crystals. Please be careful not to cut the pad.
• Petroleum jelly or a great product such as Nutri-Vet Paw Guard Wax can be placed on the surface of the pads, especially prior to walking outdoors.  Paw Guard is very soothing and really helps protect her pads. It helps protect the paws and it also helps to heal cracked paw pads and abrasions.  
• There is also Musher's Secret wax which is an invisible dog boot that protects paws from sand, hot pavement, ice, and salt with all natural 100% wax-based cream. Great for dogs who just won't wear boots.    
• Some people have even suggested spraying the pads with non-stick cooking spray.  It will not hurt the pets if they try to lick it off their feet.

Max's Helpful Hint!

Surviving the Boredom of Colder Weather 

• Mix out my toys.  I have a lot so leave two or three out for me for a couple of days and then remove those and give me different ones.  I sometimes forget that I've had them before and treat them like brand new ones.
• Have me hunt for food.  Hide treats under rugs, in toys or small containers.  Show me what you are doing initially so that I get the idea that I'm to look for them.
• Do a kibble scatter in a room that you don't care that you might have to mop up when I get done.  This takes me longer to eat and adds challenge to my day.
• Be creative.  There are many toys that are designed to hide treats of kibbles.   

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