At first glance, cat and dog paws seem very different from human hands and feet. I talked about that with my friend Natasha Hottmann. She’s a veterinarian at Washington State University. She told me ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dogs should wear shoes when the stuff they’re walking on will do significant damage to bare feet. Canine paw pads are designed for ...

If you’ve ever come home from a walk with muddy paw prints all over the floor, you already know how quickly wet weather can turn a simple outing into a cleanup job. But mess is only one part of the ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Cracked paw pads can, unfortunately, be a relatively common problem for dogs. It can be a seasonal problem occurring in both winter and summer but it can also be due to a mineral ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When temperatures drop, and snow and ice cover your sidewalks, it’s vital to take extra care to protect your dog’s paws. Just like we bundle up in warm ...

A graphic photo of a Golden retriever’s blistered paw pads from a walk on hot pavement is spurring veterinarians and animal advocates to remind owners to test surfaces before walking dogs. “A good ...

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