Many dogs love to play in the snow. They love to hunt for balls, tunnel in the snow, make snow angels, go sledding and run in snow mazes. But a lot of times, the snowballs stick to the dog! Take a look at these funny photos of dogs who have transformed into “Abominable snow dogs”!
1. “She loves to use her face as a snow plow.”
2. “Not sure where my dog Harley is but the abominable snow monster is here.”
3. “Snow sticks to my Labradoodle’s feet.”
4. “After a day playing in the snow.”
5. There is no dog, there is only snow.”
6. “The Abominable Snow-Dog”
7. Up to his back…
8. “Our dog Jenga loves to play in the snow. He however does not love his coat…”
9. “My dog Emma had some fun in the snow.”
10. “Covered from snow storm.”
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11. “This is what happens to my dog when he goes walking in the snow. He loves making fashion statements.”
12. “This is what happens to my dog when we let her out in the snow…”
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13. “Ivy, my Mom’s lovely Wheaten Terrier, loves the snow. This is her telling me on Christmas that it was snowing outside.”
14. “Snowballs forming on my friend’s dog after a walk.”
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16. “+10 armor +20 frost resistance -10 speed”
17. “What do you do to prevent snowballs on your long-haired dogs? She rubs her face in the snow no matter what I do.”
Snowballs on your dog’s fur is funny to look at, but snow can make your dog cold and knot their fur. Plus they create big wet puddles in your home. So here are some suggestions for safely removing snowballs from your dog’s fur.
Whatever method you choose, avoid pulling the ice or snow off your dog – this can be very painful for them. And after you have removed the snowballs, use a dog brush or comb to prevent mats from forming.
This first tip became a viral hit. The suggested tool is a kitchen utensil most of us have in the home – a wire whisk. Many dog owners have said it really works at removing ice balls from a dog’s underbelly and legs. But others have pointed out it won’t work on your dog’s paws and doesn’t work with all types of snow or certain kinds of dog fur. A slicker dog brush may work much better on your dog’s fur and will prevent knots in the fur.
Warm water is a good, gentle way to simply melt the snowballs off. Put your dog in the bathtub or shower and use a hose or bucket to apply the warm water to the snow. Or if you prefer you can use a washcloth dipped in warm water (remember not hot water!). You can also try a hair dryer on the low-heat setting if your dog doesn’t mind it.
A dog snowsuit will help keep snowballs at bay. And the gentlest least intrusive method? Wipe snow off with a towel and allow the snow to simply melt.
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