DOG BOOTS & SHOES

Many dogs spend winter walks barefoot without a problem, so it is easy to assume that shoes are either unnecessary or essential for every pet. The truth depends less on the calendar and more on the surface, weather, walk length, and condition of the dog’s paws. If you are asking, do dogs need shoes in…

Many people assume every dog needs boots as soon as snow appears. In reality, some dogs handle short walks on clean, powdery snow with bare paws, while others quickly develop painful ice balls, cracked pads, or irritation from road salt. Do dogs need boots for snow depends on more than the temperature. I look at…