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Cocker Specific Discussion => General Cocker Spaniel Discussion => Topic started by: Jo W on January 30, 2003, 12:44:51 PM
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It's not snowing here in Leicester yet but it is forecast so I'm trying to get prepared....
When I take the dogs out in snow I have to stop and pick balled up snow out of Amber's feet every five minutes otherwise she just stops walking. Is there anyway of stopping it happening (I keep her feet quite short)? It really ruins her walks for her. I heard about using vaseline and also wondered about little boots.... like the one's beardies wear.
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I think boots will be your best answer if it's such a problem. You could try some baby socks to see if it will work first as they can be costly.
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Thanks Pammy. Doesn't anyone else have the same problem though?
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Can't say I do. You could try putting ectra conditioner on their paws and featherings - that might help a bit
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I have the same problem with Brook but he loves the snow and will carry on walking/playing regardless. The only problem I have is that he hates getting them removed from his paws when we get home ::)
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we have snow here now and Jessie has been rollin all around in it... ;D sje loves it, I pemanently keep a towel on the hot rads now to wrap her in afterwards...as for feet I cant say Jessies get too clogged would a barrier cream work?,,so as the snow wouldn't stick?...shall I be quiet??....ok! ;D
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would a barrier cream work?,,so as the snow wouldn't stick?...shall I be quiet??....ok! ;D
No - don't be quiet, :) all suggestions welcomed...
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well I was just thinking that when I was trainin as a hairdresser many moons ago...we would use barrier cream to prevent lotions goin on areas of hair we didn't want them to...I wondered if this would work on their feet with snow?...it kind of repells anything water based if I remember cos its oily?...it was a lonng time ago...but barrier cream is cheap cheap cheap (no not a bird) and I thought well it might be worth at least a try.
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This is what we do in Finland ;D where we have lots of snow every winter. I also put vaseline on my dogs feet before we go out.
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Brook's just asked when we can move to Finland ;) He loves the snow and that looks like his idea of heaven :)
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Gill: You're both welcome anytime, but are you sure you really want to come. Right now the temperature is -20(celcius) ;D !
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Ah, always Ada looks lovely :D
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Maybe another day then, Kat ;)