Especially during the cold season, frozen paths, snow, and ice can take a toll on your pet's paws . Brittle and cracked paws often impair their well-being and make every outdoor outing a real ordeal. In today's blog post, we explain why regular and thorough paw checks are essential during the cold season and how you can best address paw problems.
Your paw care protection program for dogs and cats
Your dog's or cat's thick fur protects your pet from cold and wet weather. In general, the bitter cold of winter affects dogs and cats less than we humans would expect. However, regular and conscientious checking and care of their paws is important in winter . You should pay particular attention to them during the cold season.
Preventative paw care for your pet includes not only regular checkups but also protection from extreme temperatures. As the cold, snow, and ice increase, so does the risk of injury to your pet's paws. For example, clumps of ice and snow can form on their paws while out for a walk.
Friction from frozen snow clumps can chafe and irritate the sensitive skin on the toes or even the entire ball of the foot. Even minor injuries are possible. And open wounds, even very small ones, can lead to severe infections .
Abrasions in the pad area are not only very uncomfortable for your four-legged friend, but can also cause severe pain . So, if your furry friend suddenly starts limping or limping, the first thing you should do is check the paws and pads.
To protect your furry friend's paws and pads as best as possible, you should ensure that the fur in this area is not longer than necessary. The process of pad and paw care doesn't only affect dogs; cats are also affected.
To protect your four-legged companion’s paws before your walk, you can
- Vaseline,
- Milk fat
- or rub in deer tallow.
Paw check for dogs and cats in winter
Check your dog or cat's paws after every walk. Do this very carefully, including the inside of the pads for any injuries or cracks . Remove snow, ice, and dirt promptly with a cloth to prevent chafing.
After your outing, dip each paw in a bowl of lukewarm water. Next, use your fingers and a soft cloth to rub between the toes and remove any ice or dirt. Dry the paws thoroughly.
At
- abrasions,
- wounds
- or injuries
Disinfect the paw wound with our emmi®-pet skin and wound hydrogel . Thanks to its highly adhesive consistency, it can exert its disinfecting effect over a very long period of time. This effectively prevents new and secondary infections. By using the hydrogel in combination with our emmi®-pet Care, you and your four-legged friend are perfectly prepared for the colder days of the year.
