Fun in the snow: What you should pay attention to
1 March 2021
Getting out into the snow with your dog can be great fun but there are a few things to bear in mind to keep your four-legged friend safe. Snow ingestion Fluffy white piles of newly fallen snow are often irresistible for dogs and they’ll soon be off running and playing through the drifts. Sometimes your dog may be tempted to eat the snow, whether for fun, thirst or to cool down after a run. Unfortunately, swallowing snow can sometimes cause vomiting, diarrhoea, chills or other issues. If any of these problems arise in your dog, you should always contact your vet. Ice balls Fresh snow can also cause problems with your dog’s paws, forming lumps or balls of ice. These
