[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/safepaw.com\/how-snow-and-ice-affect-pet-paws\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/safepaw.com\/how-snow-and-ice-affect-pet-paws\/","headline":"How Snow And Ice Affect Pet Paws","name":"How Snow And Ice Affect Pet Paws","description":"Once the winter months begin and harsh weather conditions prevail, your pet’s paws are at risk of being exposed to dangerous hazards such as becoming chipped and cracked, causing extreme...","datePublished":"2015-05-20","dateModified":"2015-05-20","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/safepaw.com\/author\/stagingsafepaw\/#Person","name":"Safe Paw","url":"https:\/\/safepaw.com\/author\/stagingsafepaw\/","identifier":2,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/204458654e18d272fa50f2fba54c6ff6cc908b98fe11ff211d0e1bf8cbd4775b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/204458654e18d272fa50f2fba54c6ff6cc908b98fe11ff211d0e1bf8cbd4775b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Safe Paw Ice Melt","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/safepaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/blog-fallback.jpg","url":"https:\/\/safepaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/blog-fallback.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/safepaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/safepaw_product_hero_jug.jpg","url":"https:\/\/safepaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/safepaw_product_hero_jug.jpg","width":100,"height":100},"url":"https:\/\/safepaw.com\/how-snow-and-ice-affect-pet-paws\/","about":["Ice Melt"],"wordCount":558,"articleBody":"Once the winter months begin and harsh weather conditions prevail, your pet’s paws are at risk of being exposed to dangerous hazards such as becoming chipped and cracked, causing extreme discomfort. Paws are meant to withstand tough surfaces and different temperatures, however, snow and ice can harm paws after continuous exposure. There are many environmentally friendly products available that can help to protect your pet’s paws safely from the harsh elements. Along with these products, there are ways to prepare your pet’s paws to face the cold including cleaning methods.Prior to bringing your pet into the snow or ice, it is important to find the correct ice melter that will be safe for their paws to walk on. When searching for an ice melter, please choose only:environmentally friendly products, as these will be safe on plants and shrubs100% salt-free-non-toxic, in case of ingestionanti-stainingtraction agents included to prevent slipsSeveral protective products may also consist of creams and waxes that may be applied directly to the paws. Some brands available are:PawmagikMusher’s SecretPaw PlungerNutri-Vet Pad GuardEcoPure Healthy PawCanine Earth Awesome Apple Paw BalmIn addition to these protective products, it is best to utilize safe de-icers that are natural and salt-free, such as:Safe PawFor Safe Paw in particular, the product recommends spreading before precipitation for best results. It is important to read the labels of the de-icer products to discover any special instructions for use.It will be helpful to follow the following methods prior to venturing into the snow or ice with your pet:groom your pet’s paws thoroughly, remembering to clip the hair between toeswipe paws with petroleum jelly to moisturizeapply layer of protective product such as cream or wax to pawsuse de-icer such as SafePaw on sidewalks or asphaltavoid allowing your pet to walk in areas that may have been exposed to anti-freezeimmediately wipe paws upon returning with a soft towelclean your pet’s paws with warm waterwipe paws once again with a natural pet-friendly moisturizerThere are several ways to prepare and treat your pet’s paws in addition to applying protective products and choosing the correct ice melting products, as follows:always clean paws between toes and dry thoroughlywipe paws gently after returning from snow or iceclip the hair between paw pads to avoid the amount of snow collecting between toesplace a bowl filled with warm water by your door to defrost and clean your pet’s paws after a walkBenefits of protecting your pet’s paws against the snow and ice are plentiful:smooth pawsmore enjoyable walks for your petless exposure to ice balls forming on pawsde-icers prevent slips and falls on iceno chipping or dry spots on paw padsno irritation or discomfort from iceThis winter, consider purchasing a de-icer product along with protective creams or waxes, and follow the steps above to ensure you pet stays protected from the brutal winter snow. Winter conditions should not have to limit your pet’s time outdoors, and should not have to negatively affect your pet’s delicate paws. All it takes is a little preparation and research, then you and your pet will be ready to face the winter months comfortably!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"How Snow And Ice Affect Pet Paws","item":"https:\/\/safepaw.com\/how-snow-and-ice-affect-pet-paws\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]