It is very easy to overlook the care and maintenance of your pooch’s paws, but that doesn’t mean that you should. After all, dogs walk around completely barefoot, so if there is a problem, they are guaranteed to feel it. The summer is an especially crucial time for pet parents to ensure that their dogs’ pads aren’t injured on a hiking path or burnt by scorching hot cement. But caring for your pooch’s paws is still a year round activity, so make a habit of tending to them now. Here are some things to be on the lookout for. (more…)