In winter, it's your dog's paws that take the most. Snow sticks in balls between the toes, road salt dries out the pads, and the mud ends up on the floor. The good news: a few simple habits prevent most problems.
Before the walk
- Trim the hair between the pads. On long-haired dogs, that's where snow forms little ice balls that make walking uncomfortable. Short hair there solves most of the problem.
- Keep the nails short. Long nails spread the toes and let in more snow and salt.
- A thin layer of paw balm can act as a barrier against salt and cold. Ask your vet or a pet shop for a product suited to dogs.
During the walk
- Avoid salted pavements as much as possible and choose grass or paths instead.
- Watch how he walks. If he lifts a paw, limps or keeps stopping, check for a ball of ice or a stone stuck between his toes.
- Don't let him lick salty snow by the roadside.
After the walk: the most important moment
Salt and mud need to come off before your dog licks his paws or jumps on the sofa. The simplest way is to rinse each paw with lukewarm water at the door, then dry it well, including between the toes. A paw that stays damp can get irritated.
To go faster, a paw-cleaning cup does the job in seconds: a little water, a few twists, and the mud stays inside. That's what our paw cleaner does, with soft silicone bristles that loosen dirt and sand without scratching. It comes in 3 sizes depending on your dog's build.
Warning signs
Cracked pads, redness, bleeding, or a dog that licks his paws constantly: this isn't something to treat on your own. Show them to your vet.
In short
- Hair between the pads trimmed, nails short.
- Salted pavements avoided when possible.
- Paws rinsed and dried well after every walk.
Five minutes a day, and your dog gets through winter with dry paws. Free shipping to Switzerland and Europe.
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