For dogs who wear them, booties may be the best solution for winter foot protection. For dogs who will not wear shoes, use paw wax such as Musher's Secret,
Hair on the feet of long haired dogs can from ice balls between pads and toes. Keep them well trimmed, cutting the hair so that it is even with the surface of the foot.
City streets are coated with such de-icing substances as sodium-chloride (rock salt) and calcium, chloride, which makes sidewalks safe for pedestrians, but can damage paw pads.
Make sure you wash them off.
Keep a bucket next to the door to rinse the dog's feet as soon as the dog comes in from the cold.
Use warm water and make sure to reach spots between the toes and pads.
Some dogs will also need a moisturizer for dry skin.
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