We just got back from walking Jesse & Jake and noticed both dogs had raw spots on their pads. They just go shaved yesterday and I'm not sure if they nicked the pads or if it's from just being roughed...
The dog will take perfect care of it's own paws and the best antibiotic is the dog licking the area. It will heal and the dog will be better off if he gets more time on his feet and those paws will toughen up.