Trimming feet and snow
Just wondering if fur protects there feet. I would rather keep it trimmed but was not sure if I could. Thanks |
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| The fur between the feet will actually trap snow and ice, making little snowballs that take forever to melt.
Better to trim the hair and then make sure you wipe the feet and check for ice between the pads, after they come in from outside. Any ice that gets trapped in the hair could lead to excessive licking and at the worst, frostbite. Salt can also get trapped in the hair and cause burns. So, trim the hair and wipe down the feet.  |
| In addition to trimming, you can get this wax called Musher's Secret that acts as a good barrier. It's not greasy and won't get all over your house when they come in but while they're outside, it keeps those little snow balls from sticking to the flesh of their pads. Clyde used to rip the snow off and wind up bleeding until we started using it. |
Thanks  We just had 1 snow so far, but I am sure more will come.
I know I don't want those little snowballs . |
We just retrimmed Chewie's feet on Sunday. That snow we got last week kicked me into gear. 
I also bought him new boots tonight . I had some for Ollie, but they are lost somewhere. Of course, I'll probably find them now that I bought new ones! |
| I live west of Denver up in the mountains and we have had several snows so far this season(started in Sept). I keep Obe's paws trimmed underneath and he is very thankful. He will almost start limping if the snow balls get built up under/around his pads. I guess it would be like us having a rock in our shoe, not very comfortable. When we are out on a walk and this does happen I just take my hands and warm the underneath of his feet and melt the snow.
Hope this helps. Shon |
| We just bought bootties for our OES. When my husband bought them I was sure Gizmo wouldn't wear them and would try to chew them off. I live up in the mountains in Dillon Colorado and it snowed yesterday so we decided to try them out and they work great. They kept his feet warm and dry and they didn't even bother him. It takes some time to get them on but they sure will come in handy when we go on long snowshoe hikes! |
| I just looked at Hazels feet and wow is that fur long. How short do I trim it? Do I go as short as I can get between the toes and pads? She let me clip a bit and don't mind her feet played with so i am thinking it won't be too big of a chore. |
| Trimmed it to at least even with the pads. If she'll 'let you' , you can spread the pads and trim a bit in between. Watch for any little webbing type pieces between the toes that might get snipped along with the hair.
I trim flush with the pads because it's easier and less chance for injury. It does seem to grow fast though! |
| I don't think she will give me any trouble trimming even with the pads. |
| Time for me to get to trimming as well! However, both pups seems to like when I pick out the snowballs. They think they are ice cubes |
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