My Puppy's Paws Are Scrapped and He Can't Walk. What Should I do?

[Lolasmom1211]

I think I just read in your other thread that your little puppy is about 4 months old. I think this way too young to take out jogging. His little paws are brand new. Please be careful with him, remember - he's still just a baby!

[kenmed88]

Originally Posted by TxVicki

It seems you have had alot of issues with having this new pup. Not sure when feed and take out to potty, then giving it a bath every day and then possible CT and now this pad issues. I have to ask have you ever had a puppy before???????

No i've never owned a puppy before. It was my girlfriend and her sister, who we live with, that purchased the puppy. Although i objected to them getting a dog, they did anyway and now I feel most responsible for him since I don't feel they can properly care for him on their own. I do care for the puppy a lot now but it has been somewhat tough.

[Lovetodream88]

Could he have walked on salt that is put down on the roads and side walks? That can cause burning of the paws. He needs to go to the vet.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by kenmed88

No i've never owned a puppy before. It was my girlfriend and her sister, who we live with, that purchased the puppy. Although i objected to them getting a dog, they did anyway and now I feel most responsible for him since I don't feel they can properly care for him on their own. I do care for the puppy a lot now but it has been somewhat tough.

Yes puppies are alot of work. It takes a lot of patience as well. BUT as for the situation at hand, I do believe that this puppy needs to see a vet for his paws. I pray he doesn't get an infection. Also with Neosporin, you have to be very careful with that, they can't lick at it.

[chestermama]

he needs to see a vet, he is way to young to be running with someone especially with the weather the way he is, he has got to be hurting please take him in

[theporkieyorkie]

Originally Posted by kenmed88

No i've never owned a puppy before. It was my girlfriend and her sister, who we live with, that purchased the puppy. Although i objected to them getting a dog, they did anyway and now I feel most responsible for him since I don't feel they can properly care for him on their own. I do care for the puppy a lot now but it has been somewhat tough.

I am glad you are trying to take care of the puppy the best you can. I commend you for coming here and asking questions as there are plenty of people who get puppies that don't know, and don't ask.

If your girlfriend wants to jog with the pup, it's probably best to buy her a stroller and let her push the puppy in the stroller. They have strollers that are specifically made for jogging. If you do get her a dog stroller, just make sure she keeps it zipped up while she's running so the puppy cant try to jump out and hurt itself.

Christmas is around the corner....you could get one for her as a gift!!