{"id":6865,"date":"2026-02-02T04:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/guides\/?p=6865"},"modified":"2026-02-02T04:58:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:58:15","slug":"winter-dog-paw-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/guides\/pets\/dogs\/winter-dog-paw-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Protect Your Pup\u2019s Feet in Icy Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>While we&#8217;re trekking outside in our winter boots, dogs aren&#8217;t so lucky. They&#8217;re expected to brave the elements barefoot. And although their feet are better equipped to handle the outdoors, extremely icy conditions can take a toll. That&#8217;s why providing your pup with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F23K8YFQ?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-sac-lr-pets-winterdogpawprotection-013126-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">winter paw protection<\/a> is crucial. Below, we&#8217;ve made a list of items you can order directly from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-sac-lr-pets-winterdogpawprotection-013126-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Amazon<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09BYLNTX2?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-sac-lr-pets-winterdogpawprotection-013126-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">booties<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CJ3FFMLN?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-sac-lr-pets-winterdogpawprotection-013126-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">hydrating balms<\/a>, to help keep their feet healthy.<\/p> <p>If your pup, like mine, won&#8217;t stand for shoes or spa treatments, we&#8217;ve also included preventative options. Think: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0FMZX8GSH?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-sac-lr-pets-winterdogpawprotection-013126-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">electric shovels<\/a> to make snow-free pathways and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07XZMYCK9?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-sac-lr-pets-winterdogpawprotection-013126-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">pet-friendly salt<\/a> for your driveway. That way, they won&#8217;t even realize you&#8217;re basically on paw patrol (but undercover!).<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-winter-dog-paw-protection-methods-your-pup-will-appreciate\">Winter Dog Paw Protection Methods Your Pup Will Appreciate<\/h2> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Lace Up<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09BYLNTX2?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-sac-lr-pets-winterdogpawprotection-013126-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">These boots<\/a> provide traction and protection from salt and ice all winter long. They come in a set of four and are made to last through several seasons \u2014<em> $25<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Spa Day<\/strong>: This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CJ3FFMLN?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-sac-lr-pets-winterdogpawprotection-013126-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Finn Paw Hero Natural Dog Paw Balm<\/a> fends off damage from salt, snow and cold. While it moisturizes your pup&#8217;s paw pads, it&#8217;s also made with all-natural ingredients that are 100% lick-safe. It&#8217;s basically a spa day for Fido \u2014<em> $20<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Non-Slip<\/strong>: If your pup would rather skip the booties, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0F23K8YFQ?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-sac-lr-pets-winterdogpawprotection-013126-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">paw protector pads<\/a> may be an easier option. Using skin-friendly adhesive, they stick to the bottoms of their paws, protecting them from the elements. Plus, they provide non-slip traction for especially icy conditions \u2014 <em>$24<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Stay Salty<\/strong>: Salting your driveway and front walkway is crucial for safety, but sometimes it can be hard on your fur baby&#8217;s paws. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07XZMYCK9?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-sac-lr-pets-winterdogpawprotection-013126-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Harris Kind Melt Pet Friendly Ice and Snow Melter<\/a>, however, is pet-friendly. Its 100% magnesium chloride formula won&#8217;t burn, while the round shape is non-abrasive \u2014<em> $40<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Wipe Away<\/strong>: Post-walk, wipe away salt and snow with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DP7X7BKZ?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-sac-lr-pets-winterdogpawprotection-013126-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Earth Rated Pet Wipes for Dogs and Cats<\/a>. Containing moisturizing ingredients like aloe vera, shea butter and vitamin E, their paw pads will be soft as can be \u2014 <em>$35<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>No Tracking<\/strong>: Snow, ice and salt will literally slide off with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09WYVX474?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-sac-lr-pets-winterdogpawprotection-013126-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">7-in-1 paw cleaner<\/a>. Just stick their paws into it as soon as they come in from the house and any snow, ice and salt will come right off \u2014 <em>$10<\/em><\/li> <li><strong>Pathways<\/strong>: Creating a clear path for your pup prevents them from coming into contact with too much snow or ice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0FMZX8GSH?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-sac-lr-pets-winterdogpawprotection-013126-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Vevor&#8217;s Electric Snow Shovel<\/a> is easy to use, and it&#8217;s rechargeable \u2014<em> $100<\/em><\/li> <\/ul> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Booties, shoveling and dog-friendly salt are just a few ways to help<\/p> ","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":6867,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[95],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dogs"],"acf":{"external_author":[5230],"external_editor":779,"not_show_feature_image":false,"credits_feature_image":"Organic Media\/Getty Images","extra_featured_images":"","title_related_topics":"Related Topics","manual_articles_related":null},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>7 Ways to Keep Your Pup&#039;s Paws Healthy All Winter Long<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When it comes to having a dog, winter dog paw protection is crucial! 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