Dogs During Winter

Dogs can easily lose their scent and become lost. Thus, let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags. When he comes in out of the sleet, make sure you thoroughly wipe off your dog's legs and stomach. Moreover, he can ingest salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking his paws, and his paw pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice.