Have Fun With Your Dogs In The Winter While Keeping Them Safe
Holiday Home Parties:
Help your dogs to behave around your guests.
Use a leash and do not allow jumping or excessive sniffing.
Have treats handy and reward polite behavior such as sitting.
Provide your dog with a quiet area so everyone
can have a break when needed.
Always be aware of children and
manage their interaction with your dog.
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Place plants in containers off of the floor and don’t forget to supervise
your pets around the Christmas tree. The colorful plants below can be very dangerous for dogs including the holiday tree. www.aspca.org/toxicplants
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Winter Play
Yes, your dog can get cold even though he is wearing fur.
Dogs with short hair, small breeds and older dogs
will appreciate a jacket or sweater.
Balls of ice between a dog’s toes can be very painful.
Be sure to keep the hair short between the toes and pads
as well as keeping nails well trimmed.
A dog’s paw pad can become cracked and sore due to the weather and salts used to de-ice streets and sidewalks.
Wash your dog’s toes and pads with warm water after walks
and dry completely.
Baby oil rubbed on the pads helps to protect them and
may eliminate the build up of ice.
Dog booties may also be an option.
