Author Topic: Any suggestions for dry split paws  (Read 911 times)

sammypetter

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Any suggestions for dry split paws
« on: January 30, 2010, 06:12:44 AM »
My 6 year old Lab's pads on her paws are so split and cracked. Does anyone have any suggestions for anything I can put on them that she won't lick off or something. Not sure how normal this is..probably bothers me more than her. Just wondering.......
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Re: Any suggestions for dry split paws
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2010, 09:41:46 AM »
probably due to salt put down when snow was around.  Val will have some witchy woo woo remedy for this.

would wash in diluted hibiscrub & put some sudacrem on it or thovaline (stuff used on baby's botts for nappy rash)  Keep herm from licking it - do it when you know you will be sitting with her for an hour or so. 

Go to horse/country store and get some paw wax for future.  
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Re: Any suggestions for dry split paws
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2010, 09:10:14 AM »
Just incase you are still looking for something to use on the paws then give Rhus. Ven cream a try.  Its a homeopathic remedy and I find it is very good.  Will not hurt the dog if they lick it off either.

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Re: Any suggestions for dry split paws
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2010, 06:39:15 PM »
As long as the dog is not limping or licking her feet stop worrying most dogs get splits and cracks in the pads
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Re: Any suggestions for dry split paws
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2010, 06:49:11 PM »
AGreed most are not smooth as a baby's bot!  :tease:

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Re: Any suggestions for dry split paws
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2010, 09:05:16 PM »
AGreed most are not smooth as a baby's bot!  :tease:
Ow...., flashback of those sweet, little, tiny, softest of soft small 8week old puppy feet  :yes: . Now they can shave my beard with their paws  ::) .
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