can a dog get frostbit

[sundance]

we got about 5 in snow last night and when I turned J.R, my yorkie out for his usual morning "go," went back in the house and when I called him, I could barely see him coming thru the snow, his poor feet had big chunks of ice frozen to the hair on them wrapped him up in a heavy towel and rocked until all the snow melted, but dumb dog had to go back out and play in it. so can a dogs feet get frostbit or are they ok if they are not in it to long.

marrie

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

they can but it takes a little while.

 

[swampducks]

Yeah they can, just get of the ice chunks when he comes back in and he should be fine.

 

[mamaKate]

I think the Yorkie will be fine. You might be careful how long you leave him outside, though. I'm sorry about your Dane. They are so much like people.

 

[NancyDz]

Dogs can definitely get frostbite but if your dog is only going outside for a short time it's probably unlikely. They do make dog boots that you can get to put on your dog. They can
give them protection and more traction. Here's an example online.. probably pretty easy to make yourself to if you are so inclined.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=13539



There's also a balm that protects them, it's called Musher's Secret, it's a wax
product you rub on the paws to help protect them, used by dog sledder's.
One of my dog's wouldnt wear the booties and kept losing them, so I have that
also. My other dog loves his booties and won't go out until I put them on...

http://www.musherssecret.net/


Yes I know I'm in CA and don't see much snow at home but we go up to Tahoe a lot and that's where I use these

Good luck!


Nancy