'Daddy, my paw hurts!' by Helen Betts

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07-JAN-2017

'Daddy, my paw hurts!'

Sahraa seems to have a serious problem with her pads when walking on treated snowy pavement, such as with salt or chemicals. Tim said since he’s been back that walking in this kind of weather is a few steps at a time.

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Julie Oldfield		09-Jan-2017 02:35
Poor baby......

larose forest photos		09-Jan-2017 01:29
Oh, poor girl. She looks heartbreakingly sad here. And yes, salt is awful for dog's paws, most of them lift their paws like this, trying to stop the pain. Petroleum jelly or boots is what I've heard. Not all dogs react as badly. Sasha doesn't react too much, but one of my other dogs was just like Sahraa. V

Raymond Ma		08-Jan-2017 23:55
Daddy I need boots! :0) V

Stephanie		08-Jan-2017 19:19
Voted!

Stephanie		08-Jan-2017 19:19
:( Have you bought boots for Sahraa yet? I think that they may be the perfect solution for her.

Jim Coffman		08-Jan-2017 18:30
Oh this really tugs at my heart!!

janescottcumming		08-Jan-2017 15:38
Oh my, love the expression you captured. V

Jeff Real		08-Jan-2017 14:43
I love the composition and your perfect timing! ~V~

Claude Gagnon		08-Jan-2017 13:44
Poor her.....it seems really hurting ;))

Nora van Beek		08-Jan-2017 13:21
I've never tried it myself, but supposedly Musher's Secret would protect her paws from the salt and snow. I love her expression! V

carabias		08-Jan-2017 12:19
Although Sahraa is warm climates, you want to enjoy and run on any terrain! V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		08-Jan-2017 12:02
Someone told me that you should lubricate with petroleum jelly in the soles of the feet.

Mairéad		08-Jan-2017 11:37
Aww- poor girl. Maybe wash her paws down after her walk until you get snow shoes.

Isabel Cutler		08-Jan-2017 11:30
You may want to check out some of the solutions here: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Pet-Supplies-Dog-Boots-Paw-Protectors/zgbs/pet-supplies/2975316011

Theo Bögels		08-Jan-2017 08:44
Vaseline on the pads is a great help.

Bill Miller		08-Jan-2017 08:00
I would not want to go bare pawed in the snow either.

William Barletta		08-Jan-2017 05:25
She needs shoes. I used to see many dogs with "snow shoes" in Boston. The salt is not good for their pads~V~