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Now you and your dog can no longer be afraid of snow melting salt.

I love my dog, but it was a nightmare to take him for a walk recently.

The severe cold seemed to make the salt on the sidewalk—always a potential danger—causing more pain and discomfort to his bare paws.

He refused to wear short boots. Trust me, I have tried it. The socks fell off immediately. The protective cream I bought did not really help.

To the point where he sometimes gives up altogether. He would fall into the ice and mud, whimpering, because I tried my best to wipe off the salt with my gloves. A few times I even had to lift his 90 pounds. Carry him a few yards away.

I partly blame my neighbors, they often have too much salt. (Guys, one cup is enough to treat 1,000 square feet.) Even the "pet-safe" kind, at these temperatures, just a few dollars can trigger a negative reaction from my dog.

But it makes sense for companies to make mistakes in using more aspects—they try to avoid slipping and falling lawsuits. Of course, the city must sprinkle salt on the streets to make driving safer.

Things look very serious. But then my husband came up with a brilliant idea:

Wrap the dog's feet with Glad Press'n Seal.

Not a lie, but I am already a fan of these things. Before storing them in the refrigerator, I use it to cover up leftovers. This material has its own problems (on the one hand, it does not stick to cold surfaces), but it is easier to manage than ordinary plastic packaging. And it is more durable-this is the key to this unorthodox use.

The first few times we tested, we just tore off four squares, and then crumpled each square into a ball with our claws. The dog did not complain too much, and seemed to be creating an effective barrier.

However, when we realized that the plastic was falling very fast, our excitement was stifled, or it was worn out just within one block of walking. Need more effective swaddling.

Next time, we tried a longer part. We almost wrapped everyone up like an ACE bandage and hovered over his feet. The wrapper begins to loosen from the bottom, and finally forms a relatively tight top, with multiple layers under each paw.

When the dog prances happily under all the conditions of the sidewalk, not only does the wrapper stay the same, but it even maintains its integrity when playing in the snow in the park near us. Back home, the temporary plastic socks are easy to take off. No fuss, no confusion.

If your dog has the same problem, here are the steps to save their paws this winter:

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