A few weeks ago I introduced you to my dog Toby. Today, I would like to introduce you to my other dog Sandy. In August, we adopted Sandy from a shelter where she had spent the first two years of her life. As evidenced by these pictures, her two favorite things in life include: cuddling with humans and going on adventures. Two weeks ago we had a big snow storm here in PA and Sandy got to experience snow for the first time – she loved it but her paws did not!
Since I live in an apartment with no backyard, Sandy gets taken on several walks per day to go to the bathroom and for exercise. As we walked and played in the snow, Sandy kept yelping and crying. At first I thought she had stepped on glass and began examining her paws to look for cuts, but found nothing. We kept walking and eventually I realized it was the salt on the sidewalk that was burning her paws. I knew I had to find something to help Sandy get through the rest of the winter, being as there would be plenty more snow and plenty more salt.
Recently, I have seen many people posting videos of their dogs wearing “snow boots” to protect their paws in the winter. I immediately went online and ordered some shoes for Sandy to wear to protect her paws from the salted sidewalks. When they came in the mail I was so excited for her to try them out, but she turned out to be not quite as excited about her new shoes as I was. She did not like the shoes at all and refused to walk in them. So back to the internet I went to find a new solution.
I found a much better option than the shoes. Online were all different kinds of creams that could be used for protection and recovery for dog’s paws. One of my favorite products is 4 Paws Recovery Cream. This cream is specifically designed to penetrate easily into dry, cracked irritated paw pads, help repair skin damage and strengthen and protect the skin from further injury. I put the cream on Sandy’s paws before and after we go for a walk and she hasn’t cried because of the salt since! Additionally, it is made by the company Pet Wellbeing that is dedicated to your pet’s best health. Because of this dedication, they use no harsh or questionable chemicals and only all-natural ingredients from plants and herbs.
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