Humans are prepared for winter with
coats, hats and boots, and so is Fido!
“A lot of dogs get cold too,” said Mel
Metrycki, an employee at Pet Valu and owner of a terrier-pug mix. Pet stores
have a variety of winter attire for dogs. |
| Paddington sports his winter coat |
“We sell coats and boots for dogs, because
some people do have to walk their dogs in winter.
“Some of our coats, leashes and collars
have reflectors or lights on them for people who do have to walk their dogs at
night and during snowfall,” said Metrycki.
Being seen while you walk is just one
concern for winter pet care, another concern is salt, which can be
irritating on their paws. Dog boots are helpful for this, but what do you do if
you have a dog that won’t let you put on boots?
“We have Fou Stick. It’s a wax that you
can put on your dog’s paws before you go out with them,” said Metrycki.
“It creates a barrier to keep salt from
getting in their paws and irritating them.”
Fou Stick pet balm is made from coconut
oil and beeswax, which help form a protective barrier that helps pets in harsh
winter conditions and it can also be used to protect them from hot pavement in
summer.
Fido can rest assured that he’s got a
variety of attire to protect him in winter, so he can enjoy those walks with
you.
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| Paddington in his spring coat |
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