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Originally Posted by Maximo  Poor Gatsby! The moisturizer might actually be weakening his paw pads, softening them too much, making them more vulnerable. What brand is the moisturizer?
Max once had a crack in one of his pads and the scar is still slightly visible. I used "Bag Balm" to help him heal. WalMart sometimes carries it in their pet section. Vermont's Original Bag Balm Ointment | Walgreens
I didn't use it long-term or on his entire pad to avoid softening too much. I was also worried about him licking it.
I wonder if "Musher's Secret" would help?
Talk to Karen at AllDogBoots about shoes/sandals. She is a YT member.
The challenge is to help his paw pads heal, but also allow them to toughen up to withstand walking outdoors.
Sending my best to your little guy. |
Good advice....and the comment about Bag Balm and not letting them lick it is important.
I know in humans the use of petroleum jelly in the nose for dryness is a no no and only water soluble lubricants are used. Petroleum jell,y which is an ingredient in Bag Balm can cause lipid pneumonia. I would think it carries the same hazard in dogs.