Winter Storm Harper-Protecting Pups-Sub Zero Temps

[sisters3]

So, this one looks like a BEAST. Getting a better forecast now. PLUS unbelievable temps starting Sunday!!

I will totally snow blow area for Joey to relieve herself BUT I stress about her paws so much in temps this low (ambient 1 degree, real feel 20 below). I have tried boots and no go....

Does anyone know if they make pull on socks that would protect her paws? We did experience temps like this last year and it broke my heart for Joey, she would stop and pick up her paws, I would rub them for her to continue walking.

What does everyone else do? Thanks

 

[oscarmayer]

So thankful that we never get snow and cold this bad. Looks like snow will miss us but what we consider bitter cold (18°F) will be around for a couple of days. I hate cold weather. GIVE ME SOME HEAT! PLEASE!
When it's cold out though, our crew is out and in very quickly. They aren't cold weather dogs at all.

 

[sisters3]

So thankful that we never get snow and cold this bad. Looks like snow will miss us but what we consider bitter cold (18°F) will be around for a couple of days. I hate cold weather. GIVE ME SOME HEAT! PLEASE!
When it's cold out though, our crew is out and in very quickly. They aren't cold weather dogs at all.

Glad that the snow will miss you this time....not us. With that much snow and then crazy cold temps I am making an area right outside the front door for Joey. SHE NEVER GOES TO the bathroom in her own yard LOL, she always goes out on leash, with me, and we walk to field where she like to go. But, she will need to be ok in her own yard this time, I do not want to get too far from the house.

Any thoughts on paw protection???

 

[helsonwheels]

Well this is Canada n yes we do get our -40s here. I don’t walk Nyala n Duke Under -5cel. Nyala is tougher than Duke. Duke will raise a paw here n there but not on their walks jus if they stand there. They warm up while walking. Like dogs pulling sleighs. They keep moving so they stay warm. There is also balms/wax for their paws you put before going out. I’m not a fan of boots till I did more research on the. Paws needs to breathe even winter. So I do a very fast n short pace powerwalk which they’re basically trotting or when it’s our extreme cold I play n run after them in the backyard. Look like a looney toons character but heh, keeps all of us going lol

 

[sisters3]

Well this is Canada n yes we do get our -40s here. I don’t walk Nyala n Duke Under -5cel. Nyala is tougher than Duke. Duke will raise a paw here n there but not on their walks jus if they stand there. They warm up while walking. Like dogs pulling sleighs. They keep moving so they stay warm. There is also balms/wax for their paws you put before going out. I’m not a fan of boots till I did more research on the. Paws needs to breathe even winter. So I do a very fast n short pace powerwalk which they’re basically trotting or when it’s our extreme cold I play n run after them in the backyard. Look like a looney toons character but heh, keeps all of us going lol

Thanks Helene! Joey will make quick order of going out when it's frigid, we go pretty quickly BUT I get concerned about her paws. I just ordered Musher's Secret pad balm, better than foot cover? Yes? Anything more that I should know about using this?

 

[rjisaterp]

We are suppose to get 1-2 inches Tomorrow evening. WS Harper suppose to rain starting Saturday and Sunday turning to snow Sunday late. Temps Sunday night and Monday morning will be in the single digits.

 

[helsonwheels]

Thanks Helene! Joey will make quick order of going out when it's frigid, we go pretty quickly BUT I get concerned about her paws. I just ordered Musher's Secret pad balm, better than foot cover? Yes? Anything more that I should know about using this?

Yes that’s a great product. Make sure you dont walk on an icy trail as they can slip. Dogs basically breathes through the bigger pad under their paws as paws n tongue regulates their body temperature especially in the summer it’s their cooling thermostat as we say. Once Joey has come in from her walk still wipe off the snow accumulations inside the paws with a warm cloth. Like dry them up a bit. You can also use a tad more afterwards to keep them soft. Winter is hard as hot cement. Cracks paws.

 

[2BullyMama]

Thanks Helene! Joey will make quick order of going out when it's frigid, we go pretty quickly BUT I get concerned about her paws. I just ordered Musher's Secret pad balm, better than foot cover? Yes? Anything more that I should know about using this?

Yep.. musher secret... love that stuff.


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[sisters3]

We are suppose to get 1-2 inches Tomorrow evening. WS Harper suppose to rain starting Saturday and Sunday turning to snow Sunday late. Temps Sunday night and Monday morning will be in the single digits.

I sure hope you're spared the ice and high snow accumulations! Here, as usual, our local news has GFS and Euro models still fighting but coming closer together, one is in the 6 to 8 inch range (GFS) and Euro closer a foot plus......I just hope it stays snow and NO ICE please Either way the temps late Sunday are brutal....."Please potty early Joey" LOL

 

[sisters3]

Yep.. musher secret... love that stuff.


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YAY! Any tips on using it? It's our first time trying it.....THANKS

 

[sisters3]

Yes that’s a great product. Make sure you dont walk on an icy trail as they can slip. Dogs basically breathes through the bigger pad under their paws as paws n tongue regulates their body temperature especially in the summer it’s their cooling thermostat as we say. Once Joey has come in from her walk still wipe off the snow accumulations inside the paws with a warm cloth. Like dry them up a bit. You can also use a tad more afterwards to keep them soft. Winter is hard as hot cement. Cracks paws.

Oh thanks so much!!!! Missed this post......AWESOME HELENE thanks again!!!

 

[oscarmayer]

Glad that the snow will miss you this time....not us. With that much snow and then crazy cold temps I am making an area right outside the front door for Joey. SHE NEVER GOES TO the bathroom in her own yard LOL, she always goes out on leash, with me, and we walk to field where she like to go. But, she will need to be ok in her own yard this time, I do not want to get too far from the house.

Any thoughts on paw protection???

Maybe some toddler socks and Vet Wrap to hold them on. If that works, get lots of Vet Wrap.
Having so little experience with frigid cold...I haven't much to offer.

 

[sisters3]

Maybe some toddler socks and Vet Wrap to hold them on. If that works, get lots of Vet Wrap.
Having so little experience with frigid cold...I haven't much to offer.

Great idea, will try that, anything for a little, quick protection......

 

[ddnene]

We are supposed to get hit w/some this weekend...
Have you ever considered making her a potty patch w/a tarp? I have never done this, but Willow is such a PITA in the wintertime.

I have NO advice on the paw pads, but I have heard good things about that Musher's Secret.

 

[sisters3]

We are supposed to get hit w/some this weekend...
Have you ever considered making her a potty patch w/a tarp? I have never done this, but Willow is such a PITA in the wintertime.

I have NO advice on the paw pads, but I have heard good things about that Musher's Secret.

I just saw that parts of TN could get pretty icky from this storm...YIKES! I've never thought of the tarp idea, the thing that scares me about that is how slippery it would be for me LOL BUT love the thought of it.....I am going to do my best to make an area in the front of the house and HOPEFULLY she will be ok with it.....