dry and somewhat brittle pads
So, here I am worried about Abi's pads. They are dry and brittle- kinda. She spends most of her time on our wood floors, on the grass, and only occasionally on our asphalt drive (I always check with my hand to make sure it is not to hot for her to walk on- not to worry). I wonder 1-will she slip all over the place if I dab some vaseline or something of that consistency? 2- She will lick it I'm sure, so is Vaseline safe if ingested? 3- Do I apply it at night when she is more likely to fall asleep and leave it alone? |
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| actually it is indicative of another issue - probably an allergy and/or a fungal infection which causes her to lick and helps dry them out.
I found that benedryl spray works (in addition to the vet visit and the meds) because it relieves the itching and they don't like the taste or smell and won't lick. but the vet is a good place to start |
| We were worried and wondering the same thing! Our vet says there's nothing we can do and thinks her paws are like that just from normal day to day things. She does have allergy problems. Wish there were nice soft puppy pads again! |
| You could also try one of these:
http://www.rescuepetstore.com/pet-suppl ... sgodlBS3Dg http://www.petguys.com/-026851071160.html |
Joahaeyo wrote: We were worried and wondering the same thing! Our vet says there's nothing we can do and thinks her paws are like that just from normal day to day things. She does have allergy problems. Wish there were nice soft puppy pads again!
DId you check with a second vet? everytime one of my dogs have dry scratchy pads there has been an issue. their pads should be firmer than puppy pads but not dry or scratchy. |
| Can't wait to be at a place w/better vets! I'll ask again when she gets the once over before possibly flying in a few months. |
| Use a little Musher's Secret. It's not greasy so it won't get all over the floors and it's good for the winter and summer months.
Musher's Secret |
| Betsy or Jill, will the ones you are recommending stain the fur around the pads?
Kerry, she gets a check next month. Should I take her in earlier to see if it's allergy related? |
| I do - I hate to see them uncomfortable. they get a shot and some pills and the infection clears up nicely - they seem much more relaxed. its not life threatening though. try the benedryl spray in the meantime - I don't notice it discloloring the fur and its easy to direct it. |
| Here's an idea to keep them from licking the paws if you do have to put ointment on them....when my Onyx had stitches on her pad, I put a sock over the bandages and wrapped the top with Coban wrap (the self sticking stretchy fabric they use for sprained ankles and horses). I wouldn't leave it on too long or the coban could make the hair mat, but it keeps them from licking the paws temporarily! |
DandAbi wrote: Betsy or Jill, will the ones you are recommending stain the fur around the pads?
Kerry, she gets a check next month. Should I take her in earlier to see if it's allergy related? No, it shouldn't. I never noticed that happening. |
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