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JulieSiegel84 · 12-17-2012, 10:22 AM

Hello and happy Monday!

Living in an area where I know we'll get snow at some point, makes me wondering about salt. Has anyone had issues with their dog's paws and the snow melting salt stuff they use on the streets? I was just thinking about it and wondering if using the dog booties/snow boots would be helpful - has anyone tried a brand they love? Let me know what you think would be best for our 4 month old yorkiepoo.

Thanks so much!!

MandiesMom · 12-17-2012, 01:06 PM

I definitely would put something on the paws. You could try little boots and there is also some sort of gel/cream you can rub on the paws (several people do that). I can't remember the name of the stuff you rub on the paws..someone will post it probably. I'll go see if I can find it on google...

EDIT: Found this..it's a wax. I'm sure there are other brands, too.

http://www.thedogoutdoors.com/musher...ction-wax.html

JulieSiegel84 · 12-17-2012, 03:55 PM

Thank you so much for the info - I appreciate it. I'm definitely going to try the wax out.

MandiesMom · 12-17-2012, 06:23 PM

Also, there is a member here (alldogboots/Karen) that has this website. A lot of us get our doggie footwear from her (I've gotten the rubber rain booties).

Dog Boots | Dog Shoes & Dog Booties

capt_noonie · 12-17-2012, 06:30 PM

You can also ask Alaskayorkie. He (obviously) lives in AK and his yorkies wear these thin booties that don't hinder their walking in the snow and keep the salt off their paws. Last I remember they were very inexpensive too.

ilovejoel · 12-17-2012, 06:46 PM

When Joel was a baby he walked on salt and was screaming, I started to panic and tossed him in a pile of snow, lol and he was better. So now I put the fleece booties on when he walks on salt and it works

Wylie's Mom · 12-18-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MandiesMom

Also, there is a member here (alldogboots/Karen) that has this website. A lot of us get our doggie footwear from her (I've gotten the rubber rain booties).

Dog Boots | Dog Shoes & Dog Booties

Def talk to Karen - she's the expert on all things dog boots!

WalnutHill · 12-25-2012, 07:28 PM

Thanks for this thread. I have just transitioned from indoor potty (pads) to outside and we are going to be getting snow soon. Between snow and rain, I need booties to keep Catherine's feet warm and clean.

concretegurl · 12-25-2012, 07:37 PM

Alldogboots

As other's said, person to go to (Karen).

Alaskanyorkie can also let you know what one's he uses...well on the dogs lol.

alaskayorkie · 12-25-2012, 07:45 PM

Yeah, for salt on the roads I'd talk to Karen. The ones I use are fleece, which protect against the cold but not as well against salt.

They don't use salt on the roads here, and I pick them up when I run into salt someone spread on the sidewalk or in front of a business.

AllDogBoots · 12-26-2012, 04:16 AM

Hello! Thanks guys. I'm always happy to help!

12-17-2012, 10:22 AM	#1
JulieSiegel84 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Arlington, Virginia Posts: 3	Snow shoes for dogs?! Hello and happy Monday! Living in an area where I know we'll get snow at some point, makes me wondering about salt. Has anyone had issues with their dog's paws and the snow melting salt stuff they use on the streets? I was just thinking about it and wondering if using the dog booties/snow boots would be helpful - has anyone tried a brand they love? Let me know what you think would be best for our 4 month old yorkiepoo. Thanks so much!!

12-17-2012, 01:06 PM	#2
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	I definitely would put something on the paws. You could try little boots and there is also some sort of gel/cream you can rub on the paws (several people do that). I can't remember the name of the stuff you rub on the paws..someone will post it probably. I'll go see if I can find it on google... EDIT: Found this..it's a wax. I'm sure there are other brands, too. http://www.thedogoutdoors.com/musher...ction-wax.html __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale Last edited by MandiesMom; 12-17-2012 at 01:08 PM.

12-17-2012, 06:23 PM	#4
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Also, there is a member here (alldogboots/Karen) that has this website. A lot of us get our doggie footwear from her (I've gotten the rubber rain booties). Dog Boots \| Dog Shoes & Dog Booties __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

12-17-2012, 06:30 PM	#5
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	You can also ask Alaskayorkie. He (obviously) lives in AK and his yorkies wear these thin booties that don't hinder their walking in the snow and keep the salt off their paws. Last I remember they were very inexpensive too. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

12-17-2012, 06:46 PM	#6
ilovejoel Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 3,299	When Joel was a baby he walked on salt and was screaming, I started to panic and tossed him in a pile of snow, lol and he was better. So now I put the fleece booties on when he walks on salt and it works __________________ ℜachael JoelRoxy iLoveJoely.com

12-17-2012, 03:55 PM	#3
JulieSiegel84 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Arlington, Virginia Posts: 3	Thank you so much for the info - I appreciate it. I'm definitely going to try the wax out.

12-25-2012, 07:28 PM	#8
WalnutHill ♥ Catherine My Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,354 Blog Entries: 15	Thanks for this thread. I have just transitioned from indoor potty (pads) to outside and we are going to be getting snow soon. Between snow and rain, I need booties to keep Catherine's feet warm and clean. __________________ Yorkie Splash ~ Yorkie shampoo Use the code ytdiscount at checkout for 10% off your purchase

12-25-2012, 07:37 PM	#9
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Alldogboots As other's said, person to go to (Karen). Alaskanyorkie can also let you know what one's he uses...well on the dogs lol. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now! Last edited by concretegurl; 12-25-2012 at 07:38 PM.

12-25-2012, 07:45 PM	#10
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Yeah, for salt on the roads I'd talk to Karen. The ones I use are fleece, which protect against the cold but not as well against salt. They don't use salt on the roads here, and I pick them up when I run into salt someone spread on the sidewalk or in front of a business. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

12-26-2012, 04:16 AM	#11
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Hello! Thanks guys. I'm always happy to help! __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com