Dreaming.In.Reality

well twice, as I’ve already said it to Jay.

Halite (sodium chloride aka rock salt) that is used on sidewalks and roads to melt salt is extremely caustic and can cause burns when in contact with bare skin. It is also poisonous. If ingested by dogs through the means of licking their feet, it can cause digestive problems and kidney complications. Using protective dog boots on your dog’s feet during winter months keeps halite and other nasty things (read: antifreeze, brake line fluid, oil) trapped in the snow from passing cars/trucks, from potentially causing severe harm to your dog.

Dalmatians do not have undercoats. Their hair is very thin and close fitting to their body. If one needs an analogy for how a Dalmatian feels in the cold, please step outside in a pair of shorts and a thin teeshirt with no socks or shoes on in temperatures below 32F or 0C. Let this also be a moment to remind those outside of balmier climates that Canada gets very cold in certain areas. Ottawa is one of them.

I shouldn’t have to say this, but I’m sorry that thinking of my dog’s comfort, health and safety is a reason for my “poor” dog needing to kick my ass or other such nonsense.

I bought Dutchess her doggieboots today so that she can take winter walks without salt burning her dog feet off. Needless to say it was a highly amusing first 5 minutes, reminded me of the first time.. ok well EVERYTIME I put exercise wraps on Flame. Once I figured the quick way of stuffing her dogfeet into them, and Kevin running her down the street.. I learned I have to strap them on faster as she lost one a few times off each foot. Of course this happened right infront of the house that has a big dumb dog that sits in their bay window and barks his damn head off. All four times the boots fell off *L* But yeah. I hate that big dumb barking dog.

and now.. for the photos

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