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Am I overly protective? Whenever I take Gizmo for walkies, I always come home and wash his paws. I do this also before bed. People think I'm werid, but I don't know what people have put in their yards that gets dragged onto the side walks. I know alot of times they put the little warning things on the lawn if they fertilized, but I don't want to take any chances. Am I like one of those parents that is constantly disinfecting their kids? I've seen a dog die from simply drinking water off the street that had some fertilizer in it, and I don't want that to be Gizzy. Also,I thought about those little bootie things, but I know Giz would have no part in that. I know, I'm nuts. |
I think a lot of Yorkie owners do that. Perfectly fine if that's what you are most comfortable with. I don't wash paws unless I'm suspicious that she stepped in something weird. |
Well... It only takes one time to make a tragedy. Maybe a tad overprotective, but there's no harm in cleaning his paws so why not? |
i dont think thats over protective if it makes u feel better i only let momo drink bottled water because our water comes from a well. i think its great to take extra care of ur baby. |
It's all what each person is comfortable with. I personally don't wash paws after being outside, unless he's muddy or I *know* he stepped in something he shouldn't. But I also think people way over disinfect everything and we need a little germs in our life! ;) |
I don't wash Poppy's paws after every walk but I don't think your being over protective, just a careful momma. I'm always being told I baby Poppy too much and that I should let her be, but I can't help being protective over her because she is MY baby. :) |
Depending where we have been or if I feel he stepped in something. Winter salt can be bad. I set up a small tub before we go. When we come back he stands in it while I wash his feet then dry them |
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And since our parvo adventure, I've been extra cautious with Allie if she went anywhere. I wouldnt let her go potty on the grass at our hotel last week, and I wouldn't let anyone pet her. I kept her in her stroller if she wasn't in my arms or in our hotel room. |
hmm....I thought it was normal??? Cuz I do it too!! Well, we buy baby wipes and wipe their paws every time they go outside and come home. Sometimes washing is needed because Carmel tends to get dirty all the time! :rolleyes: |
I do the same, I don't walk on my floors with shoes so why would I want the dogs to dirty the carpet and furniture? |
washing doggies paws off after a walk seems reasonable. You know where you live and what can be dangerous to a dog. I think using per caution is a good thing. Dogs will lick their paws clean so it seems logical to want to protect them. I have done it before , but that was when Suzi had muddy feet. Their little paws can feel like sand paper. Dry and cracked. I think it is ok. But not a necassary thing to do every time. I worry about the heat more then dirty paws. |
I don't wash his feet everytime we go out, but each evening before we go to bed Gizmo gets wiped down with baby wipes and then he is place on his pillow for his nightly brushing before we get into bed. We have been doing this since I got him at 6 weeks old. Cynthia |
I do not even allow my Yorkies to walk on the ground...they go in the stroller or I carry them...I know they are dogs, but in south Florida we have too many icky thinks at ground level..and I hate them in dirt...grass is not much better. PS...I certainly would not walk on the sidewalk barefooted.. |
An inch of water in the sink with a tiny drop of shampoo works wonders for Kimbo's stinky feet and my peace of mind. |
I will occassionally wipe Riley's feet down with some oatmeal wipes i got at PetSmart, but very rarely..... |
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