Safe Paw - Blogs

Once the winter months begin and harsh weather conditions prevail, your pet’s paws are at risk of being exposed to dangerous hazards such as becoming chipped and cracked, causing extreme discomfort. Paws are meant to withstand tough surfaces and different temperatures, however, snow and ice can harm paws after continuous exposure. There are many environmentally friendly products available that can help to protect your pet’s paws safely from the harsh elements. Along with these products, there are ways to prepare your pet’s paws to face the cold including cleaning methods. Prior to bringing your pet into the snow or ice, it is important to find the correct ice melter that will be safe for their paws to walk on. When searching for an ice melter, please choose only: environmentally friendly products, as these will be safe on plants and shrubs 100% salt-free-non-toxic, in case of ingestion anti-staining traction agents included to prevent slips Several protective products ...

When winter comes, your pets still enjoy their walks, but it also means that it’s time to take care of them and make your pets’ paws safe , so you could enjoy your walks a bit longer. During winter, dogs have to deal with a lot of obstacles on their way, such as: Icey surfaces that may cause bruises, sprains, dislocations, and even fractures; If you live in a big city an allergic reaction may occur due to the melting snow with a high content of harmful substances, which can be very dangerous; If you walk along the highways the antifreeze that accumulates at the roadsides is your pet’s worst enemy, and many others. How to protect your pets paws in winter? Every pet owner’s most common problem is sticky dirty snow, clogged between the pads, forming lumps of ice on the fur and hair which injure the delicate skin. The solution could be shoes for dogs. However, it isn’t always possible to find a suitable option and not all pets safely tolerate walking in shoes, which are completely unn...