Who else loves to take their dogs out during the winter months? Our Mini schnauzer loves to play in the snow. While it’s great to get out of the house to catch some fresh air with your canine companion, caution should be taken to ensure your furry friend is protected. In the cold winter months, keep them warmer by allowing their coat to grow in length; a dog with a thicker coat is more tolerant to the cold. If your dog has a thinner coat, consider picking them up a coat. They come in a variety of sizes and prices tend to range from $15-$30. Also, salting the driveway is a vigilant way of preventing slip-age; however dogs often pick up grains of salt in their paws, causing undue pain and sensitivity. An easy way of preventing infection and pain is to keep a container of warm water waiting at home for when you get back from your walk. This will cleanse the paws of Lime rock salt, and calcium chloride. Also, consider switching to a pet friendly ice melt. You can find these at Canadian Tire! We hope these tips will provide you with some knowledge that keeps you and your “best friend” stay safe on walks in and around the community.
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