Massaging petroleum jelly or other paw protectants into paw pads before going outside can help protect from the cold, salt, and chemical agents. Booties provide even more coverage and can also prevent ...

The use of paw protecting balms and pet booties can be helpful to protect your pet’s paws from che­mical contact and ice ...

Treat hypothermia and frostbite with care ... Road salt and encrusted ice can also cause a dog's paw pads to crack or bleed. One way to help is to wipe their paws, legs, and stomachs off when ...

They recommend limiting pets outdoor activities as cold weather can catch some animals by surprise and frostbite and hypothermia ... space to warm back up in. Dog's paw pads should be monitored ...

As winter approaches, the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter is urging pet owners to be cautious of road salt, which can harm ...

American Red Cross recommends wiping your pet’s paws with a damp towel ... The intensity of frostbite varies depending on the characteristics of the dog, concurrent weather conditions and ...