In winter, dogs may eat snow while walking, which can cause health problems.
Snow may only appear white and clean. However, it contains toxic substances that can cause poisoning, allergies, or irritation in dogs.
The main danger lies in the toxic substances it may contain: reagents, antifreeze, and much more. Having eaten such snow, a pet may be poisoned, writes "Krym 24" with reference to the head of the Russian Cynological Federation Vladimir Golubev.
Why does a dog eat snow
The main reason is thirst. Therefore, the owner should think about a drinking bowl not only in the warm season.
A dog may also taste snow out of curiosity or due to existing health problems.
The dog specialist points out that a sick dog may behave strangely or engage in, as doctors say, “self-medication.”
In any case, the owner will need to think about a visit to the veterinarian, especially if the dog eats snow every time on a walk.
Additionally, there may be debris in the snow, such as branches, rocks, or glass, that your pet will swallow when eating the snow.
Earlier we talked about how to understand that a dog is sick .
