An allergy sounds like a likely culprit, or a fungal disease. I would go bland with chicken and rice (though admittedly chicken can be a protein allergy and rice although a more tolerable grain is still a grain) because with those limited ingredients you can really start to eliminate dietary issues. I think booties seem like a great idea, of course her paws will need time to air out especially if it is a fungal or bacterial issue- the dr didn't think so and therefore did not prescribe an antibiotic or anti Fungal cream? It may just be habit after ten years, who knows what she has been through...? Perhaps a yucky tasting spray like bitter yuck would help, but if her paws are raw that seems like it would hurt. All dog boots seems like an excellent go to for yters- she has great reviews- best wishes for sore pup paws
