Dog Paw Pads Peeling Off Treatment

Make sure you wear gloves to avoid skin irritation.

Dog paw pads peeling off treatment.

Inspection of dog paws. Avoid using human lotions or moisturizers and stick with products made specifically for canine paws. Moisture is key in preventing dog paws from becoming dry and cracking. Per your veterinarian s direction wrap the paw in gauze to keep the wound clean and to make a cushion.

While your dog s paw pads heal walking should be limited and on grassy surfaces and he should be kept inside as much as possible. Dogs can also get cuts and punctures on their paw pads that may sometimes be harder to see. You can secure the gauze with a self adhering bandage that your veterinarian supplies so your dog can walk with it on. If you re about to begin a new exercise program with your dog start off slow.

Let the paw air out and then protect the wound by covering it with a sock and securing it with sturdy tape. You should moisturize your dog s paw pads if they are cracked peeling or too dry. Keep a watchful eye on dogs that tend to eat foreign matter to avoid a dangerous situation. Start by rubbing between the pads on the bottom of the paw and then rub between each toe.

If your dog already has some paw pad peeling it s often helpful to use paw balm and booties together. The balm will moisturize your dog s feet and help heal existing cracks and the booties will prevent further problems. The warmth and moisture takes off surface debris and draws blood flow down to the injured tissues to help prevent infection. The pads should be soft to the touch.

The healing process will vary depending on the severity of the paw pad injury and the dog s activity level. Keep the dog as quiet as possible and when she must go outside for calls of nature wrap the bandaged foot gently with a plastic bag beforehand so the bandage doesn t get wet or dirty. Then wash the paw in mild soap and rinse thoroughly. Let the paw heal.

If debris is present in the cut it should be removed and pressure applied to stop bleeding. Be sure not to apply tape too tightly to avoid cutting off circulation. Your dog will be forever grateful for the extra tlc. Inspecting paws should take place at the same time as grooming since the act of grooming includes brushing the fur around the toes and clipping the nails.

Paws may become sensitive chaffed or cracked particularly when starting your dog out on hikes and runs. What burns your dog may burn you too. Apply antibiotic ointment to the burned foot pad and bandage the paw. The foot pads should be inspected for embedded debris including thorns small stones and such.