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Originally Posted by Pamp81  This is the first winter we've had our Sunny. It is going to be dangerously cold tonight (only one or two degrees, maybe subzero, and the wind chills are going to be -25, so they say.) There is snow on the ground. I'm going up to buy some little boots for her in a little while, because when I brought her in this morning after her morning walk around the yard with me (it was about 18 degrees out), there were ice crystals in her feet after only a couple of minutes! (I shoveled her a little circle path around the yard--she was so cute on her path!)
Am I crazy to worry about her feet and get the boots? I can't imagine it's safe for her to be out on that cold of ground without them, but maybe it is.
Pam in Missouri |
I was going to post this very same question today! Outside, the paths are icy and the temperatures are below -4C. Tootsy is quite happy to go for a walk in this weather!! (I, however, am NOT!!) Nevertheless, she whines and barks until I take her out for her walk! I was wondering how quickly her feet would get frostbite? She is happy to walk for an hour or more!! She doesn't show any discomfort?! ( I DO, but that doesn't seem to concern her!) The thing is, I just cannot see her actually using boots. She won't even wear coats that cover her back legs! Is it safe to let her walk, as long as she seems comfortable?