{"id":794,"date":"2018-12-19T14:00:24","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T18:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=794"},"modified":"2018-12-19T14:00:24","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T18:00:24","slug":"winter-paw-care-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/winter-paw-care-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Those Precious Pads: Winter Paw Care 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your pet\u2019s paws are adorable, yet it\u2019s easy to imagine they\u2019re also tough-as-nails. After all, your pet uses them every day to walk, run, and play<\/a> in all types of weather<\/a>, and they don\u2019t seem to be affected at all…right?
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As it turns out, paw pads aren\u2019t as indestructible as they might seem. Winter weather is particularly harsh and can wreak havoc on your pet\u2019s paw pads. Fortunately, you can avoid dryness, cracking, bleeding, and injuries from toxic winter chemicals with proper winter paw care.
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Winter Paw Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A solid winter paw care plan begins with grooming<\/a>. The hair around the paws should be trimmed regularly to prevent the accumulation of ice and snow in between the toes. Nails should also be kept short, as longer nails can force the paws to splay out, leading to problems with gait and increasing the opportunity for snow and ice balls to settle around the pads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Walking in a Winter Wonderland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to winter paw care, preparing your dog for the snow and ice ahead of time is key. With our tips, you can avoid paw pad injuries all winter long:
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