Spring doesn’t always come with flowers and green grass right away. Sometimes there are a few stray snow showers or snow storms. It’s important to keep an eye no your dog’s paws to make sure he’s not getting snow balls or a build up of snow stuck in his paw pads, paws or nails. Snow towards the end of the season tends to be damper and can build up easily on the paws and even on the legs. If your dog has long hair it may be helpful to keep it trimmed shorter to prevent snow build up. Keep the hair around the paw pads trimmed as well. If you’re out for a walk and your dog starts limping, check his paws and wipe away any snow buildup. This will most likely do the trick. If your dog is still limping then it could be something else. Please call your vets Fort Collins Co to schedule a checkup.
