16 pet hacks you’ll wonder how you lived without
Posted by staff / March 10, 2015
Having a pet is one of those things that pays out plenty of rewards for the effort it costs you.
Why make it more trouble, though, if you can simplify the process with a few clever hacks?
Mashable’s Brian Koerber collected sixteen tips that will not only ease the transition for new pet owners, but leave vets scratching their heads as to why they didn’t think of them themselves.
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Unless you want grease spots all over your carpet and furniture when they come back inside (because it will not all rub off and will still be clumped under their nails and between their toes), Vaseline is a bad idea. Keeping their nails and the fur around their pads trimmed properly will limit the salt that gets caught, and washing their paws then they come back in will remove any salt and de-icing chemicals, preventing problems. I keep a small basin of water just inside the door with a towel and each foot gets a quick wash. Training a dog to wear boots is also another solution, which will also protect their pads from frostbite. There are also non staining products available for chapped pads that are much like lip balm for people.