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 "title": "What to buy for muddy paws",
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 "answer": "Five things for autumn and winter walks: two for the car or your pocket and three for the door, so less mud reaches the carpet. A trimmer for the fur between the pads can wait until it snows.",
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  "Built from PDSA, Royal Kennel Club, Battersea, Dogs Trust and RSPCA winter walking advice, plus Which?'s tips on keeping muddy pawprints off carpets.",
  "Mud gets caught twice: with a towel before you set off home, as PDSA suggests, then with a rinse and a dry at the door before the dog reaches the carpet.",
  "In winter it is grit and salt as well as mud. The Royal Kennel Club says to rinse paws in warm water after gritted paths, and the RSPCA says to wipe paws and tummy because grit and rock salt are poisonous to dogs.",
  "The mat inside the door is one sold for muddy paws, because Which? suggests a doormat at the front and back doors. A longer runner that machine washes is the upgrade."
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      {
       "name": "Battersea: winter dog care",
       "url": "https://www.battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice/winter-dog-care",
       "checked": "2026-09-27"
      },
      {
       "name": "PDSA: pet care advice for winter",
       "url": "https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/pet-care-advice-for-winter",
       "checked": "2026-09-27"
      },
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       "name": "RSPCA: winter and cold weather care for dogs",
       "url": "https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/seasonal/winter/pets/dogs",
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  {
   "what": "Dog boots",
   "why": "PDSA says boots can help on winter walks if your dog will tolerate them. They are worth trying when snow and grit arrive, not for everyday mud."
  },
  {
   "what": "Paw butter",
   "why": "PDSA suggests a thin layer on the pads to help protect them from cracking in snow and grit. It is a winter extra; mud only needs a rinse and a dry."
  }
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  {
   "what": "Shampoo after every muddy walk",
   "why": "PDSA says shampoos can strip a dog's coat of its natural oils, and that a dog that gets muddy on a walk can just be rinsed in warm water."
  }
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 "questions": [
  {
   "question": "How do I clean muddy dog paws?",
   "answer": "Rinse them in warm water, then dry them well. PDSA says a muddy dog just needs a rinse rather than shampoo, and Battersea says to dry off wet and muddy dogs after walks. A paw cleaner cup does one paw at a time with a little water, and a towel in the car takes the worst off before you get home."
  },
  {
   "question": "What mat works for muddy dog paws?",
   "answer": "One made to trap mud, inside each door the dog uses. Which? suggests a doormat at the front and back doors, plus a towel to clean paws before the dog walks in. If you want a mat that goes in the washing machine and covers more of the hall, a long washable runner does both."
  },
  {
   "question": "Should I wash my dog's paws after every walk?",
   "answer": "In winter, yes. Battersea says salt and grit from roads and pavements lodge between the toes, the Royal Kennel Club says to rinse paws in warm water after gritted surfaces, and the RSPCA says grit and rock salt are poisonous to dogs. Dogs Trust also suggests wiping the legs, feet and belly after a walk."
  },
  {
   "question": "How do I dry a wet, muddy dog?",
   "answer": "Towel off the worst, then let a drying coat or a warm towel do the rest; the Royal Kennel Club says both are ideal. Battersea says to check the paws and dry them thoroughly, especially on long-haired dogs, and to give the dog a cosy bed away from cold draughts."
  }
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  {
   "name": "PDSA: what to pack on a walk with the dog",
   "url": "https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/what-to-pack-on-a-walk-with-the-dog",
   "checked": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "name": "PDSA: how often should you groom your pet?",
   "url": "https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/looking-after-your-pet/all-pets/grooming-pets",
   "checked": "2026-09-27"
  },
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   "name": "PDSA: pet care advice for winter",
   "url": "https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/pet-care-advice-for-winter",
   "checked": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "name": "The Royal Kennel Club: keep your dog safe during winter",
   "url": "https://www.royalkennelclub.com/health-and-dog-care/health-dog-care/health/health-and-care/a-z-of-health-and-care-issues/winter-dangers-to-dogs/",
   "checked": "2026-09-27"
  },
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   "name": "Battersea: winter dog care",
   "url": "https://www.battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice/winter-dog-care",
   "checked": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "name": "Dogs Trust: looking after your dog in the winter cold",
   "url": "https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/life-with-your-dog/seasonal/cold-weather-advice",
   "checked": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "name": "RSPCA: winter and cold weather care for dogs",
   "url": "https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/seasonal/winter/pets/dogs",
   "checked": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "name": "Which?: 5 things people most regret about their carpets",
   "url": "https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/5-things-people-most-regret-about-their-carpets-adBeU7l28Zty",
   "checked": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "name": "Which?: I bought a dog paw cleaner on Amazon",
   "url": "https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/i-bought-a-dog-paw-cleaner-on-amazon-and-this-is-what-happened-amfPJ8M8brl5",
   "checked": "2026-09-27"
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