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Does anyone know why my dogs paw bleeds in the snow?

My Dogs paw always bleeds when he runs i nthe snow can anyone tell me why ?

Public Comments

1. The skin might be getting chapped from the cold. Like people getting chapped lips.
2. maybe your dog can't see what he is stepping on
3. Wow, I bet my skin on my hands would bleed too in the snow if I had to walk around on them in the snow and ice and rocks and grass, etc.... never thought about that before. Get some dog shoes at petsmart. I put them on my little dog when it is all wet outside so she doesn't bring in mud.
4. Probably getting dry and chapped... Also sometimes the snow gets like that icy crust on top.
5. It could be dry cracked pads, it could be thin and brittle and the ice is pulling the skin from his paws, he might have a cut....but in any case, you need to take a good look at it and clean it up. I suggest getting the dog booties for playing in the snow.....search dog pad care and dog booties and you'll find tons of options.