Dogs feet and snow and ice

[binky]

Having taken young Ruby out in the snow the other day, I couldn't help wondering how immune (or not) dogs feet are to walking around in ice and snow, and what stops them from getting frostbite???

 

[danny7299]

How about something like this ?

Dog

 

[Apache]

There's an interesting system where blood flow is significantly reduced, with an occasional flush of blood to prevent frostbite. The pads are hard and have thick keratin that provides insulation.

I have never known a problem from cold, but frequently we see dogs with irritation from the salt and grit. If you have been on gritted surfaces wash the dogs feet and dry them when you get home.

Keeping the hair between the toes short stops the snowballing effect!

HTH

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Having taken young Ruby out in the snow the other day, I couldn't help wondering how immune (or not) dogs feet are to walking around in ice and snow, and what stops them from getting frostbite???

I heard some program on the radio ages ago where someone asked a similar question about Ducks, Geese, Swans etc...

who walk around on frozen ponds...

(it was probably during the bad weather at the start of the year come to think about it!)

Anyway they wanted to know why their webbed feet don't just stick and freeze to the ice?

cant remember the answer though...!!!! :C

 

[Apache]

I heard some program on the radio ages ago where someone asked a similar question about Ducks, Geese, Swans etc... who walk around on frozen ponds...

Anyway they wanted to know why their webbed feet don't just stick and freeze to the ice?

They produce a waxy substance colloquially known as duck oil. Produced by the greasegun cells in the foot. Only initiated at temperatures below 4

 

[binky]

How about something like this ? Dog

The look says it all ROTFWL

 

[a2]

Now ive seen it all lol

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8-x-3-2cm-Dog-Pets-Winter-Pink-Red-Socks-Anti-slip-/150525359368?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs&hash=item230c02b508

 

[Apache]

Now ive seen it all lolhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/8-x-3-2cm-Dog-Pets-Winter-Pink-Red-Socks-Anti-slip-/150525359368?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs&hash=item230c02b508

Sandy's Christmas present

 

[a2]

Sandy's Christmas present

He'd look good in pink!! lol

I wanted to buy him a 'jacket' like greyhounds wear, just to keep him walm on walks and i was told no

 

[Apache]

He'd look good in pink!! lolI wanted to buy him a 'jacket' like greyhounds wear, just to keep him walm on walks and i was told no

You'll make him soft. Last year we got a pound shop Christmas bandanna for the dog, she hated it!

 

[Sidewinder]

Ad2,

He's a DOG, he has a fur coat, bet that's more than Ad lets you have!

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[a2]

Ad2,He's a DOG, he has a fur coat, bet that's more than Ad lets you have!

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I know that...but his just a baby :x