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Snow Dog Boots -- Keeping Paws Warm

As the song says – “oh, the weather outside is frightful!” Some dogs are bred for cold weather and snow, but some just don’t have the coat or paws for cold weather, let alone the white fluffy freezing-toe stuff.

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Are Dog Boots Really Necessary During Winter?

Dog owners may have wondered whether their dog needs boots to protect their paws from the cold and ice. It will depend on the individual dog’s cold tolerance as well as the breed and how long the dog will be outside.

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The Evolution of Dog Shoes

Online research reveals the earliest mention of dog boots in the October 1972 issue of Field and Stream... Vets agree that their paws are vulnerable to serious injury during a sled race such as the Iditarod. Or any activity outside, especially in icy or snowy conditions.

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Best Buy’s at the Dog Shop

Going into a dog shop (or browsing an online one), can be overwhelming with all the options and choices, but before you spend your doggie dollars on an entire seasonal wardrobe or a bunch of extras, make sure you cover the basics.

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Training Tips for Getting Your Dog to Wear Shoes

Dog shoes protect paws from the effects of harsh weather, paw burns, sharp objects, and toxic chemicals. Choosing the right pair of dog shoes and using positive reinforcement will help him adjust to his new footwear.

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10 Great Dog Charities

Across the United States in animal shelters almost 5,500 dogs and cats are euthanized daily, so every dog charity that can reduce (hopefully to zero) those numbers is a welcome and wonderful change in the world. From that approach, it’s hard to determine the “best” ones when there are so many doing good.

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Natural Recipes for Dog Paw Wax and Why it is Important

Especially during hot or cold weather times your dogs’ (and cats too) paws sometimes need a little tender loving care, just like your hands and feet do. You can buy small tins of different ones online or in a pet store, but if you like controlling the ingredients and quality for what you use on your furry friend, here are a couple of options we found on the internet.

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Helping Senior Dogs & Monitoring Health

If you are already dealing with an aging dog, this information may provide some helpful tips. On the other hand, if your dog is still young, this information could help that younger pup remain in prime condition for many years to come.

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10 Great Dog Fostering Groups Around the US

We did a bit of research and internet “travel” to locate 10 dog and pet fostering options for people looking either for help or to help in the fostering process. Here are the results we found.

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First 5 Training Tips When Bringing Home A Puppy

Before you start training, make sure you puppy-proof your place. If you don’t want chew marks on it or if it could hurt the puppy, lock it up or put it where your fur baby can’t reach it.

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Are there Differences Between Dog Shoes, Boots, And Booties?

More often than not, these three words — shoes, boots and booties — are synonymous when talking about footwear for dogs.

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Top Ten Need-To-Have Dog Shop Goodies

We are highlighting a number of dog products that you may not know about, but you could surely use for your pup. You might also know about some of these items but we will remind you why it might be a good idea to get them in order to make life easier on both your dog and you.

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