Our four-legged sidekicks can usually take short walks through the snow with ease, especially those breeds that are used to colder climates. So, what’s the good news? There are simple ways to keep your pet’s paws in top shape!
They can also get injured by sharp and rough surfaces, or become irritated when exposed to harmful substances.
In harsh weather conditions, they can blister and even burn. These pads are thick and insulated, and very tough - in fact they’re tougher than any other part of a dog’s body.īut just like anything else that’s durable and strong, paw pads have their limits.
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Unlike us humans, who simply have a layer of skin on the soles of our feet, dogs have paw pads. Your pup’s paws are resilient, and they are made to withstand different types of temperatures and surfaces. People think that a dog's paws are resilient and tough, which they are, but they can get hurt too.” “Food, shelter, toys, treats, et cetera are all on the top of people's minds. “People do not think to protect their pets' paws because it is not in the standard list of pet needs,” says Cindy Magiera, owner and CEO of Saltsox, a manufacturer of protective pet boots. However, if you’re like many other pet parents out there, you may be missing something essential when it comes to your furkid’s care. From baths, to nail trims, to vet visits, to buckling him up in the car - you’ve always got his best interests at heart. When it comes to your pet, you do everything you can to keep him safe and healthy. More Pet News: Protecting Your Dog’s Paws for Every Season, by However, the PAWS Vet will be OUT OF OFFICE this Friday, September 16th. Their Friday hours for vaccines and microchips are 12-1:30 p.m. for staff lunches & their ‘pet rest’ period. However, you can visit the shelter during their regular walk-in vaccine hours Monday through Thursday from 12 to 1:30 p.m. To celebrate the life-changing work of therapy animals, MCPP teams worked with local leadership in the cities and counties where they live and volunteer to obtain proclamations recognizing this special day and the power of the human-animal bond. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, the Tennessee Senate (sponsored by Senator Mark Pody from the 17th District, which includes Cannon, Clay, Dekalb, Macon, Smith, and Wilson Counties), and ten Middle Tennessee mayors issued proclamations designating Apas National Therapy Animal Day: Mayor of Normandy Charles Whitaker (Bedford Co), Tullahoma Mayor Ray Knowis (Coffee Co), Davidson Co/City of Nashville Mayor John Cooper, Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron, Marshall County Mayor Mike Keny, Sumner County Mayor Anthony Holt and the Sumner County Commission, Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary (Sumner Co), Williamson County Mayor Roger Anderson, Brentwood Mayor Rhea Little, III (Williamson Co), and Franklin County Mayor Ken Moore and the City of Franklin Board of Alderman (Williamson Co).Keep in mind PAWS does not offer vaccines or microchips on the weekends, so they will not be able to provide that service during this Saturday’s event. Hosted by Pet Partners, National Therapy Animals Day (April 30) is all about raising awareness and educating the public about the role therapy animals play in enhancing the health and well-being of their communities.
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