Paws in the Snow!

LET IT SNOW LET IT SNOW!

The first big snow has hit Chicago today and I hope all of you dog owners were prepared.  We have to be sure to keep our dog's feet safe in the snow, as many areas in Chicago heavily salt their sidewalks.  Salt can be very bad for dog's feet for many reasons.  It can get inside their cuts on their feet and infect them, and dogs can also lick the chemicals off of their feet and get sick.  Areas like Lincoln Park and River North salt very heavily, but we're luckily here in Bucktown that people will shovel instead of salting.  However, today we took the necessary precautions.  

We use "PAWZ" which basically look like balloon shoes to put on your dogs feet.  They are re-useable and are less expensive than buying your dog a pair of UGGS.

 Here we are, all geared up to go see what has fallen!!!

Making Yellow snow is just as easy with my balloon shoes on!!

And eating the snow is just as easy with my balloon shoes as well-- (except I lost one, how did that happen?)  Oh well, dog shoes are never perfect but we have made it through our morning walk at least!