Libby here!
Doesn’t this look yummy? Oh but this is not something to eat!
This is a special ointment that is made special for the sled dogs!
Each year, a group of Iditarod volunteers meet at Iditarod Headquarters for a very important job! The volunteers mix up a special recipe that can be used on the sled dog’s paws. Dr. Nelson, Chief Veterinarian for the race, provides the recipe and works with the volunteers.
Thanks, volunteers! The jobs you do are so important!
Just Spinning de ‘tails’,
Libby
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What is the pink stuff used for? Is it to protect their paws or for helping them to heal if they get hurt?
The salve is used to keep paws healthy. Libby
okay that stuff did look very tasty…..i would eat it if it wasn’t for dog’s paws…
I know, so yummy looking! Libby
what is that pink stuff?
It is salve for a dog’s paw,
Libby
I think that pink stuuff was really yummy looking but I would not eat it if i knew it was for dog paws. It looked like cotten candy
It does look like pink cotton, doesn’t it? You are right, it is not for eating!
Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma
This is a good idea. Who first thought of ointment for the dogs?
What are the ingredients in the pink salve used for the dogs’ feet?
Great question. I’m looking into this and will post an answer when I have more information. Thanks for writing.
Gypsy
Do the dogs actually NEED the pink stuff?
yes they do
It looks like strawberry cake!:)
My brother and I like the name Libby. That pink stuff looks gross. What is in it? Can you tell us how you make it.
Gypsy here, I’m up early and answering questions this morning. I’m not sure what is in the pink stuff. A lot of you have asked so I will do some research and try to find out for all of you. Thanks for your great question.
nice job libby!! i love the way u ruffly think!!! and plus its weird looking at it.
why do they need that stuff.
it helps keep their feet healthy
does it help the dogs? I like the color pink.
It does help the dogs feet.
hi libby. what is that! it looks yummy:)seeya
It’s a special ointment for the dogs feet. It is not eatable.
why do the dogs need the pink stff
It helps keep their feet (paw pads) in good shape. It would be like putting lotion on your hands.
Do you want to win.
I hope you win!!
We don’t race, we are K9 reporters.
that pink stuff makes me want to throup.
who is the musher?
what does the pink stuff smell like? it looks yummy and like goo. do the dogs try to eat it?
We had a really nice day in Rhode Island, how cold is it during the race?
The temperature can vary greatly along the trail. During warmer years it can be 30 degrees, during colder years it can get down to -30 or -40. It can also vary during the race.
Hi there !!!! It must be really cold up there in Alaska!! Do you doggies get little jackets or something to keep you warm? I hope you do! Where did you originally come from?
Some teams have jackets or blankets that are used when needed. The dogs have special fur that helps keep them warm. They have their outer fur- which most dogs have, and they have a thick undercoat that acts like a blanket and keeps them warm in very cold weather.
Have you raced before?Have you won anything?
How many dogs have seen you during a race?
Good idea!!!!!Who thought of the pink stuff?
What is that pink slop
It’s ointment for the dogs paws.
how fast can Libby run. I think he runs 300 miles per hour lol. I have three pugs for dogs. I think they could run in the Iditarod. I think huskys are cool!!!!!!!!!!!!
Libby,
It is very kind for the Iditarod volunteers to make a special ointment for the sled dogs. That shows that the Iditarod volunteers care for and love the Iditarod dogs. That is very cool.
Have fun
That pink stuff is GROSS.How could you say that that’s yummy! I would never ever eat something like that.O.K. let’s change the subject. You have a really cute face.