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Old 01-07-2010, 01:39 PM   #8
Gigi485
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Originally Posted by ARCHIE View Post
Snow, ice and snow&ice removal will indeed harm their feet. Allowing them
to potty outdoors is fine but not to long in sever weather. Boots are fine
if they stay on. Buddy's never did, however he loves it outdoors.
A trick I learned a couple years ago is to put vasoline on the pads. Don't coat
it on but rub it in the pads to keep the pads from drying out. Much like putting
lipstick or lipbalm on your own lips. It keeps the pads from splitting. I apply
it at least twice a week during the winter months. It does help.

Excellent idea on the vasoline! New England is getting a wicked cold snap and I worry that his little paws will stick to the ice on the ground. Kinda like when that kid in "A Chrismas Story" stuck his tongue on the pole.
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