Dr Rachael’s Dog Health Tips - Winter Running
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Dr. Rachael’s Dog Health Tips: Winter Running Courtesy of Dog Jog - Find Your Dog’s Running Buddy Dog Jog Peoria dogjogpeoria.com (312) 725-6494 Your first run is free! Thank you for reading We hope you learned more about how to keep your pup safe this winter. Prairie Animal Hospital peoriapetvet.com (309) 981-5112 Call for an appointment today! Most dog’s natural coats are enough to keep them cozy in the winter. Shorthaired dogs, however, are more likely to benefit from a coat. You know your pet best! Smart decisions such as returning home if your pet is shivering, spending less time outside on colder days, and generally watching your pet for signs of discomfort should help keep your dog safe from the winter weather. Although uncommon, it is possible for dogs to develop frostbite, particularly on their paws! The hair between their toes collects clumps of snow, which melt and turn into ice, building into larger and larger ice balls. In order to avoid frostbite, keep the hair between their toes trimmed during winter months, and promptly dry off your dog’s paws when returning from a run. Is it too cold for my dog, does he or she need a coat? Can my dog get frostbite from the cold? Dog’s padded feet are built to deal with tough terrain and substances, but the salt laid out to melt ice is particularly harsh. Although uncommon, exposure to salt can cause the pads of your dog’s feet to crack. If this occurs, check with your veterinarian for necessary treatment. A more like scenario is the salt will irritate your dogs feet, much like dry skin is irritating and painful to humans. In order to prevent irritation, wipe off your dog’s feet with a wet cloth after each run to remove those harmful chemicals. If your dog has especially sensitive feet, you could purchase dog booties from a local pet store. These booties are not mandatory for outdoor exercise, and many dogs find them much more irritating than the salt. Will salt from icy streets harm my pup? What else should I watch out for during winter exercise? It is not uncommon for antifreeze and other dangerous chemicals to mix in with puddles of water during the winter months. Even a small amount of antifreeze can cause severe poisoning in dogs, so it is especially important to prevent your dog drinking from these puddles. You can keep your home pet friendly by using ice melting compounds that are safe for your dog, children, and the environment. Dr. Rachael Kuhn-Siegel Prairie Animal Hospital
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Is your dog bouncing off the walls from being stuck inside in the winter? Your dog definitely needs some exercise, but is it safe? Dog Jog speaks with Dr. Rachael from Prairie Animal Hospital to learn more about winter running safety with your pup.
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Dr. Rachael’s Dog Health Tips: Winter RunningCourtesy of Dog Jog - Find Your Dog’s Running Buddy
Dog Jog Peoriadogjogpeoria.com
(312) 725-6494 Your first run is free!
Thank you for readingWe hope you learned more
about how to keep your pup safe this winter.
Prairie Animal Hospital peoriapetvet.com (309) 981-5112
Call for an appointment today!
Most dog’s natural coats are enough to keep them cozy in the winter. Shorthaired dogs, however, are more likely to benefit from a coat. You know your pet best! Smart decisions such as returning home if your pet is shivering, spending less time outside on colder days, and generally watching your pet for signs of discomfort should help keep your dog safe from the winter weather.
Although uncommon, it is possible for dogs to develop frostbite, particularly on their paws! The hair between their toes collects clumps of snow, which melt and turn into ice, building into larger and larger ice balls. In order to avoid frostbite, keep the hair between their toes trimmed during winter months, and promptly
dry off your dog’s paws when returning from a run.
Is it too cold for my dog, does he or she need a coat?
Can my dog get frostbite from the cold?
Dog’s padded feet are built to deal with tough terrain and substances, but the salt laid out to melt ice is particularly harsh. Although uncommon, exposure to salt can cause the pads of your dog’s feet to crack. If this occurs, check with your veterinarian for necessary treatment. A more like scenario is the salt will irritate your dogs feet, much like dry skin is irritating and painful to humans. In order to prevent irritation, wipe off your dog’s feet with a wet cloth after each run to remove those harmful chemicals. If your dog has especially sensitive feet, you could purchase dog booties from a local pet store. These booties are not mandatory for outdoor exercise, and many dogs find them much more irritating than the salt.
Will salt from icy streets harm my pup?
What else should I watch out for during winter exercise?
It is not uncommon for antifreeze and other dangerous chemicals to mix in with puddles of water during the winter months. Even a small amount of antifreeze can cause severe poisoning in dogs, so it is especially important to prevent your dog drinking from these puddles. You can keep your home pet friendly by using ice melting compounds that are safe for your dog, children, and the environment.
Dr. Rachael Kuhn-SiegelPrairie Animal Hospital
