All the dog pads They are a sensitive area, which is also exposed to the daily jog when going out for a walk. That is why it is an area that we must take care of, because injuries, small cuts or discomfort can occur that make the dog not be able to walk well.
If in summer we were concerned about the high temperatures that can affect your padsIn winter we have precisely the opposite problem, and that is that extreme low temperatures can also damage your pads. That is why at this time we must take some extra care.
We should know that there are dogs that have much more protected pads, like huskies, which have a coat that protects their pads quite a bit. However, the vast majority have them much more exposed. In winter the greatest risk they have is that their pads will crack, crack or suffer from the cold. You have to avoid areas where there is ice, because just as it burns in contact with the skin, the same thing happens to them.
If we are going to one snow and ice area, the best thing is that we buy protectors for the paws of the dog. These protectors are boots so that the dog's legs are protected at all times, preventing them from suffering burns or cuts. In fact, many of the dogs that pull sleds and play sports in winter areas have these boots.
On the other hand, we must always dry your pads when you get home. If we see that it limps or suffers any discomfort, we should check its legs, since something may have stuck in the pads or between them, a part of thin skin that is only protected by the fur. With these cares we will avoid greater damage to the dog's legs.