Getting ready for Assateague in a few weeks. In the past on fall trips, there are little burrs that get caught in between the pads of the dogs' feet. They are nasty little things. We've even found them on the carpeting later on, or when we stepped on them ourselves.Does anyone have any tips for helping prevent this?I was thinking about trying to wrap some vet wrap loosely around their feet before they go out. Thinking that would stop the burrs from getting imbedded in between the foot pads.I always try to watch where I walk them but these things are so little, it's difficult to see them. Anyone have any suggestions?

Put boots on the dogs feet. The boots are sold at most pet stores.

If they won't wear boots, maybe try rubbing some hair conditioner on their paws before they go out. That way, if they get burrs, they might come out easier.

X2 on conditioner or hand cream, something to oil up the fur a bit.

Was in TX one year and had to trim my spaniel because of them. I like the hand cream or conditioner idea for the feet. boots are great if the kid will tolerate them. I used a comb to get them out, much easier. Sand spurs must be a cousin?

We were at a campground in the Red Woods one time and the burrs were so bad. A very nice campground privately own, but couldn't understand why they didn't clean it up. We ended up taking the dogs on car rides out of the RV park for their potty breaks.

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Happytraveler
Explorer
Sep 07, 2016
We were at a campground in the Red Woods one time and the burrs were so bad. A very nice campground privately own, but couldn't understand why they didn't clean it up. We ended up taking the dogs on car rides out of the RV park for their potty breaks.
LadyRVer
Explorer II
Sep 07, 2016
Was in TX one year and had to trim my spaniel because of them. I like the hand cream or conditioner idea for the feet. boots are great if the kid will tolerate them. I used a comb to get them out, much easier. Sand spurs must be a cousin?
GordonThree
Explorer
Sep 07, 2016
X2 on conditioner or hand cream, something to oil up the fur a bit.
Go_Dogs
Explorer
Sep 07, 2016
If they won't wear boots, maybe try rubbing some hair conditioner on their paws before they go out. That way, if they get burrs, they might come out easier.
akrv
Explorer
Sep 07, 2016
Put boots on the dogs feet. The boots are sold at most pet stores.

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