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01-21-2012, 05:00 PM | #1 |
Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member | Dry Paw Pads? I was cradling Katie Scarlett in my arms this afternoon while she took her nap and I was rubbing on her paw pads. I do this often to keep her used to hands on her feet and just because I like the feel of her pads. Tee hee! But today, I noticed her little paw pads were kind of dry. I read where this can be common in the winter months. Should I put something on her paw pads? Will they crack? I don't want her to be in pain or anything. They were not cracked from what I could tell and no blood, but very rough and dry. Definitely feel different than usual. Any help? Thanks guys!
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01-21-2012, 05:34 PM | #2 |
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| Haven't had this issue personally, but I would think you could rub a tiny bit of coconut oil on them (if you have some on hand)... it works great on skin issues (furkids and skins alike) and it's ok if they lick it.
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01-21-2012, 06:10 PM | #3 |
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| I second coconut oil, and Bag Balm is good too if you have some.
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01-21-2012, 06:14 PM | #4 | |
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I was told by an exhibitor that coconut oil softens the pad, making it more susceptible to damage and injury. Pads need to be a little tough to handle walking outdoors barefoot.
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01-21-2012, 06:14 PM | #5 |
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| Deep cleaning Paw Fizz Tablets toplinepet.com Top line pets is an awesome YT vendor! I remember a post she made about this product...she really recommends it. You might want to give it a try!
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01-21-2012, 06:17 PM | #6 | |
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01-22-2012, 05:25 AM | #7 |
Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida
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| If there is any salt being put down outside, it can really dry their paw pads out. Might want to wipe her paws off with a baby wipe or damp washcloth after going outside. Heck, just being winter time, there is less humidity and I know my skin is drier too. I wonder if they are just naturally toughening up a little now that she's older and going outside more, running around more, etc.?
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01-22-2012, 05:39 AM | #8 |
Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA
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| I think Gemy posted a while back about this ointment to put on their feet that is used by dog sled teams. Hopefully she will see this thread and share again. I'm sure she would not mind if you PM'd her.
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01-22-2012, 05:50 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | I borrow my son's Musher's Secret dog paw pad wax he buys it for his Alaskan Malamute, and it works great on my lil ones... plus I don't have to pay for it.. hugs, |
01-22-2012, 06:00 AM | #10 |
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| That's it! Glad someone knew what I was talking about!
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01-22-2012, 06:22 AM | #11 |
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| 100% Natural For Pets I use the "Original invisible boot" I've also discovered that the ingredients in this product are very similar to Dr.Schols roll on heel protector for women when breaking in a new pair of shoes, it's far cheaper so I also use it on myself
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01-22-2012, 06:24 AM | #12 |
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| Paw wax is what I use on my little ones
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01-22-2012, 08:39 AM | #14 |
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| Mushers - I remember asking about this a while back. We don't have much snow 'over here' and Harry's not a boot-wearing kind of a guy! If not - try some good old fashioned Vaseline! Also, your little Katie Scarlett has only just got over an anaesthetic - which is extremely dehydrating for both Littlies and humans alike! She will need re-hydrating a lot from within Sally + Harry x Last edited by Harrysmum; 01-22-2012 at 08:40 AM. |
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