Some advice walking your dog in the snow from the GSPCA
Submitted by GSPCA on 15:53, 18th Jan, 2013 |
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Some advice on walking your dog in the snow from the GSPCA -
Place your dog in a sweater or dog coat to help keep your dog warm. If you have a white dog then a fluorescent coat is advisable and during the dark nights are ideal (these are on sale at the GSPCA Animal Shelter.) Don't forget to wrap up warm yourself.
Keep the walks short. Winter walks should not be as long as summer strolls. A couple of times around the block should suffice, but take care underfoot.
Ensure the dog is on a lead, you wear sturdy footwear and don't forget your poo bags. Dogs can lose their scent in the snow, so should be kept on a leash for the duration of the walk.
Stay close to home or your vehicle. If your dog shows signs of suffering from the cold weather, you need to be close enough to return him quickly to a warm location.
Wipe his paws after the walk. This removes any ice that has stuck to the bottom of his paws. Take a towel and wipe them down thoroughly to prevent frostbite. It also removes any grit that may have been picked up or caused a cut, so please have a good look over your dogs feet.
Tips & Warnings
If it is freezing outside, skip the walk. Release your dog's energy by playing with him inside your home.
If you do not have dog booties for your pet's feet, take a towel with you on the walk and periodically wipe her feet off.
Don't let your dog lick his paws before you wipe them off. Salt/grit and antifreeze found on the ground can poison a dog.
To see the story of Jethou Bumblebee the grey seal pup please check out this short video from start to finish on how staff rescued him with a lot of help.
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