Video: Why Don’t My Dog’s Paws Freeze in the Ice and Snow?

Ever wonder how your dog can walk on ice and snow without his paws freezing? In our new video, Dr. Sarah Wooten explains the amazing circulatory system at work inside our canines’ paws — plus some guidelines on when dog booties are a good idea.

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