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02-26-2007, 04:01 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Gabriel
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| CAUTION: those who walk their dogs in snow To all yorkie lovers who walk their babies in the snow... I watched a news report that said dogs (all kinds) are getting sick from walking in the snow. It actually is from their licking the snow off their feet when they get in from the walk. The cities with snowy weather conditions have the city to thank. When they De-Ice the streets, they're using a chemical (forgot the exact name) and its that chemical that the dogs are taking in and getting sick from... so for all yall who walk their dogs even in the snow, beware! They added that if you absolutely must, then have them wear shoes, and don't let them lick the ice (or their feet) after they come inside!! |
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02-26-2007, 04:06 PM | #2 | |
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02-26-2007, 06:23 PM | #3 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota
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| Great post I'm MInnesota and haven't heard a thing about it. Thank You Thank you.......Thank You from the bottom of our hearts. |
02-27-2007, 10:10 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY
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| My Mom had a toy poodle who died from it year ago. She was old, but hae we only known, we could have had her for a while longer. Max won't wear boots so I wash his feet off before I even take off my coat. Judy |
02-27-2007, 10:20 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 7000 Club Member | We usually wash off their feet once we get home, but thank you SO SO much for the warning!
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02-27-2007, 10:22 AM | #6 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK
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| Thank you for posting that information. I always wash Buddy's feet off before I let him down in the house snow or no snow. It's always good to be reminded of these things. Carol & Buddy |
02-27-2007, 10:23 AM | #7 | |
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I only walk mine in snow that has not been walked on..........reason being.......I like to take pics and I know they don't de-ice it. There are a few hills by me and are great. The rest of the walk..........I carry my babies with me, wash their paws once inside and dry them.
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02-27-2007, 11:13 AM | #8 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA
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| " Thanks so much " for telling us this or for those of us who allready knew, reminding us of that fact. Very good post
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02-27-2007, 11:59 AM | #9 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ
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| i dont even take Jada out in the winter, once in a while, but she is housetrained |
02-27-2007, 12:23 PM | #10 |
My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca.
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| Thank you for posting that information. I knew about this many years ago when I lived in SD, MN. and ND. Most people don't realize just what dogs feet pick up during a walk even in the nice months. They can pick up all sorts of bacteria and even the parvo virus. It's best to have some bicteria wipes handy before walking in the house. You should even consider NOT wearing the same shoes inside as you do outside, for the same reasons. Leave the shoes outside and have handy slippers waiting inside. |
02-27-2007, 12:31 PM | #11 |
Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida
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| I live in Florida, so I don't have that problem, but fleas are outrageous. Thanks for your post. I'm sure it will be a good warning to a lot of people. |
02-27-2007, 03:06 PM | #12 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indy
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| Thanks so much for the info! |
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