Laughter As Cold Snap Sees Dogs Slip on Ice Straight out of a Cartoon

As a cold front swept through the U.S. bringing icy conditions along with it, dogs have been tasked with learning to walk on the slippery ground.

It might be a little cruel to laugh at a dog’s struggle on ice, but when a clip is timed to the perfect song selection like TikTok user @kaylyreed did in her January 21 TikTok video, it’s hard not to chuckle.

Her two dogs were coming back inside from a quick bathroom break, but not knowing the ice would slide them along, these two Great Danes came in hot, slipping all the way home.

The caption reads: “It is cartoon kinda icy here! They are okay, don’t worry.”

Both dogs looked so confused that their paws slipped out right underneath them. But they stuck the landing and walked back inside as if nothing had happened.

The hilarious clip quickly reached over 15.2 million views, 2.5 million likes, and 10,000 comments. Viewers couldn’t help but laugh, especially knowing the dogs were fine afterward. They also praised the perfect cartoon-related sound used.

“Poor babies. But yet so funny! Those Danes and those legs!!” said one viewer.

Another added: “The sound effect is so perfect it can’t get no better than this. The more I watch it the funnier it gets.”

Newsweek reached out to @kaylyreed via TikTok for additional comment.

Protecting Dogs During Winter Walks

Bundling up and going for a walk with your dog during the frigid winter is no one’s cup of tea, but that does not mean owners can skip it. Dogs still need exercise. And just as people need to gear up to brace for cold temperatures, owners should be protecting their dogs during winter walks as well.

Daily Paws listed tips on how to safely walk your dog in the winter which include monitoring weather conditions, considering a dog jacket, protecting their paws with boots, and avoiding puddles or ice. Owners should try to time the walks in the warmest part of the day and keep it under 30 minutes.

It also is important that dog parents keep an eye on their fur babies as they might try to ingest snow. While snow is not generally harmful to dogs, it can lower their body temperature if too much is eaten. Plus, chemicals such as antifreeze, ice melt, and pesticides could be mixed in, which could make them very ill.

When you return home, be sure to wipe off their paws, legs, and belly to remove snow and any snow-melt chemicals. Dry them off with a towel, provide them with fresh water and a dry place to relax. It wouldn’t hurt to give them extra snuggles too!

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