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daisy mae06 · 10-12-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by connie k

I thought you only had red mud in the south. Hee Hee. I know in Ga molly gets into it and it will stain the heck out of your carpets and rugs. I do hope it's not blood. What about red paint. Maybe his feed are chapped or rubbed raw. You could try putting some utter balm on them. Hey it couldn't hurt.

lol I thought Alabama was the south. although GA does have that Red clay dirt.

Nikko's_human · 10-12-2006, 04:53 PM

This happened to my Nikko once. I think its because your dog hasn't really developed "walking callouses" on his paw pads. This happens to Nikko over the winter because I really don't take him out in the cold. His paw pads get soft and sensitive and as soon as I take him out to the cement, he scrapes them. Like with your dog, he never seemed to be in pain and it looked worse than it really was. Maybe you can try putting booties on him so as to protect his paws on walks. After a while though, I think the pads toughen up on their own and he'll be fine. Good luck to you and if you feel really concerned about this, by all means check with your vet.

Marcellacml · 10-12-2006, 05:04 PM

That happens to my dog when I drag him on the leash his fooot pads rip.

connie k · 10-13-2006, 04:52 AM

Yes Alabama is in the south. However the person who posted the question is from NY. I was trying to say that I didn't believe that dog was getting into red mud. I know that mine and yours are. Go Roll tide. Hee Hee. I do hope it is something as easy as mud though. That poor little fur baby.

rockbaker · 10-13-2006, 08:21 AM

make sure there is no rock salt or other chemicals (fertilizer etc) where you walk him.....can cause major irritation.

roxanne in nc

Elisandra · 10-13-2006, 09:37 AM

I called my Vet and he said no need to worry that it is because his paws pads are still very sensitive and he said to either get him little booties or just be careful when i walk him.

Thanks to all you guys that have been giving me their thoughts and comments on my puppie's situation.

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Lacy's Mom · 10-13-2006, 09:43 AM

Baby socks work well, but if there is blood then there is a chance for infection so I would keep a close eye on them and soothe them with the bag balm or utter butter.

10-12-2006, 04:53 PM	#17
Nikko's_human Proudly owned by Nikko Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bronx, New York Posts: 768	This happened to my Nikko once. I think its because your dog hasn't really developed "walking callouses" on his paw pads. This happens to Nikko over the winter because I really don't take him out in the cold. His paw pads get soft and sensitive and as soon as I take him out to the cement, he scrapes them. Like with your dog, he never seemed to be in pain and it looked worse than it really was. Maybe you can try putting booties on him so as to protect his paws on walks. After a while though, I think the pads toughen up on their own and he'll be fine. Good luck to you and if you feel really concerned about this, by all means check with your vet. __________________ NIKKO and his mommy NECEE

10-13-2006, 04:52 AM	#19
connie k Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 131	The south Yes Alabama is in the south. However the person who posted the question is from NY. I was trying to say that I didn't believe that dog was getting into red mud. I know that mine and yours are. Go Roll tide. Hee Hee. I do hope it is something as easy as mud though. That poor little fur baby. __________________ Connie k

10-13-2006, 08:21 AM	#20
rockbaker YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nc Posts: 403	bloody paws make sure there is no rock salt or other chemicals (fertilizer etc) where you walk him.....can cause major irritation. roxanne in nc

10-13-2006, 09:37 AM	#21
Elisandra Rocky's Slave 4 ever Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 1,607	Update on Rocky's Paws I called my Vet and he said no need to worry that it is because his paws pads are still very sensitive and he said to either get him little booties or just be careful when i walk him. Thanks to all you guys that have been giving me their thoughts and comments on my puppie's situation. I LOVE YORKIETALK!!!!! ROCKY SAYS THANKS GUYS __________________ Lets put a end to Puppy Mills Proud member of the Little Gentleman's Club

10-12-2006, 05:04 PM	#18
Marcellacml Cosmo, Minnie, and Lillian Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,107	That happens to my dog when I drag him on the leash his fooot pads rip.

10-13-2006, 09:43 AM	#22
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Baby socks work well, but if there is blood then there is a chance for infection so I would keep a close eye on them and soothe them with the bag balm or utter butter.