Since the beginning of the new week, all parts of the country have experienced drastic cooling and snowfall. For dog owners, walking the dog is an indispensable thing every day, but walking the dog on snowy days in winter has become a big problem. One is that it is cold and does not want to go out, the other is that the road is slippery in snow, and the third is that dogs get dirty easily. What problems should be paid attention to when walking the dog on a snowy day?

Pay attention to your own safety: Your own safety is the prerequisite for everything, especially the elderly who raise dogs should pay more attention to this issue. Put on a pair of non-slip shoes, warm clothes, wear a collar or shoulder strap, and don't run with the dog on slippery ground. Of course, if there are young people at home, the task of walking the dog should be given to the young people. After all, if the old people are injured, it is not a trivial matter.

Keep small dogs warm: Small dogs are very cold-aware in winter, especially Chihuahuas and Teddies. If you want to go out, you must dress your dogs well. If the dog has a fixed place to urinate and defecate at home, it doesn't matter if he doesn't go out. In addition, small dogs do not need to wear clothes if they are only active in the snow for a short time, but if they are active in the snow for a long time, small dogs, especially short-haired dogs, must wear clothes to avoid frostbite.

Measures to prevent muddy water: The biggest headache of walking a dog in snowy days is dirty. Some dogs have small boots and some have raincoats. Take them out and put them on on such days. When you take your dog out, its paws can easily bring a lot of muddy water to the belly and legs. Wearing clothes and boots can reduce your workload after returning home.

Pay attention to the walking route: after it snows, many small dangers on the road have been concealed, such as broken glass, small iron sheets, and some dry plants in winter, which may cut the dog's paws. Therefore, when walking the dog on a snowy day, you should pay attention to familiar routes, avoid going to unfamiliar places easily, and stay away from trash cans or places where debris is piled up.

If you must walk the dog in a strange place, the owner can step on the road first and let the dog go after confirming that there is no danger. After all, wearing shoes can reduce a lot of danger.

Be sure to check and clean up when you get home: When you get home, you may find that your dog’s feet are quite clean, just a little wet. At this time, just wipe them dry. If the pet is not allowed to go to bed, you don’t need to wash it. But if the dog has long foot hairs on the paws, remember to wipe off the small ice scum on it after returning, because melting inside the toes is likely to cause frostbite and cause itching between the toes.

Snowing in winter is a romantic and happy thing. Dogs are lively and active. They also like to play on the snow. Do a good job of protection and cleaning, so that they can play without any worries.