a pedicure for your pooch?
some pointers on paw care
In addition to being cute, and occasionally leaving muddy prints on your floors, your dog’s paws are an important part of its physiology. Paws and paw pads help to cushion your dog’s bones and joints when walking or running. Paws help you dog navigate a wide variety of surfaces – from grass to concrete to linoleum floors – often with significant temperature extremes. A few minutes of attention to your pet’s paws can go a long way to keeping a happy, healthy pet.
The ASPCA offers a series of tips for paw care.
Yes. A Pedicure: That little “click click click” sounds cute as your dog trit trots down the hall – but it’s also an audible reminder that it’s time for a nail trim! Your dog’s vet or groomer can give tips on how to safely trim your pup’s nails. Nail polish is optional.
And a little off the sides: Trimming paw hair on a regular basis can help prevent matting which can become uncomfortable.
And speaking of uncomfortable . . .
Have you ever walked with a pebble in your shoe? Check for debris logged between pads. Pebbles and the like that wedge between your dog’s toes can become irritants.
And don’t forget the all-important moisturizer! Extremes in temperature, rough surfaces, and all sorts of chemicals can be rough on a dog’s paws. Applying a specially formulated paw balm will help condition your dog’s paws, aid healing of minor scrapes, and help protect from the elements.
Why not let BEATIN’ FEET! moisturize your dog’s paws after the next walk? We only use natural, non-petroleum based paw balm to pamper your pooch. Keeping paws health makes for happy walks and a happy pup!
Want more suggestions for paw care? Read the full article on the ASPCA’s website.
The ASPCA offers a series of tips for paw care.
Yes. A Pedicure: That little “click click click” sounds cute as your dog trit trots down the hall – but it’s also an audible reminder that it’s time for a nail trim! Your dog’s vet or groomer can give tips on how to safely trim your pup’s nails. Nail polish is optional.
And a little off the sides: Trimming paw hair on a regular basis can help prevent matting which can become uncomfortable.
And speaking of uncomfortable . . .
Have you ever walked with a pebble in your shoe? Check for debris logged between pads. Pebbles and the like that wedge between your dog’s toes can become irritants.
And don’t forget the all-important moisturizer! Extremes in temperature, rough surfaces, and all sorts of chemicals can be rough on a dog’s paws. Applying a specially formulated paw balm will help condition your dog’s paws, aid healing of minor scrapes, and help protect from the elements.
Why not let BEATIN’ FEET! moisturize your dog’s paws after the next walk? We only use natural, non-petroleum based paw balm to pamper your pooch. Keeping paws health makes for happy walks and a happy pup!
Want more suggestions for paw care? Read the full article on the ASPCA’s website.