Raw paw pads

[Crowe]

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 up on the walk. We've got antibiotic ointment to prevent infection but is there anything that can be put on them to either toughen up the pads or make it heal quicker? Thanks.

[Crowe]

For the initial cleaning, all of our wound care specialists recommend hydrogen peroxide for debridement/sterilization of wounds (in which the damaged tissue is removed and infection immediately addressed).

I find that interesting because from what I've read recent indications are that the peroxide cannot distinguish between damaged tissue and good tissue. I've been instructed to use anti-bacterial soap if the wound is fresh. If it's older I'm assuming there may be a different protocol.

[magnusfide]

Dog Folks wrote:

magnusfide wrote:

Dog Folks wrote:
Bag Balm and cover. Great stuff.

Double ditto. I would clean the paws with hydrogen peroxide first.

FYI In humans, hydrogen peroxide has been shown to actually destroy tissue rather than heal a wound, at least according to my surgeon that is providing me with some difficult wound care.

Don't know if this is true in dogs also but we have stopped using it for wound care in our house.

For the initial cleaning, all of our wound care specialists recommend hydrogen peroxide for debridement/sterilization of wounds (in which the damaged tissue is removed and infection immediately addressed). Daily care after that recommends antibacterial ointments, silvadene, regranex, etc.

[4X4Dodger]

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.

[Dog_Folks]

magnusfide wrote:

Dog Folks wrote:
Bag Balm and cover. Great stuff.

Double ditto. I would clean the paws with hydrogen peroxide first.

FYI In humans, hydrogen peroxide has been shown to actually destroy tissue rather than heal a wound, at least according to my surgeon that is providing me with some difficult wound care.

Don't know if this is true in dogs also but we have stopped using it for wound care in our house.

[Crowe]

I'd think they might have had the hair between their pads trimmed with the clippers and be slightly scratched by that. Were they licking their feet?

No feet licking at all but their pads could have been scratched by that. It's never happened before, or at least that we've noticed. Another thought came to mind-we pass by a number of bushes that drop small dark blue/black berries and they may have squished some with their feet. It's possible it was just coloring from those that may have turned red.

Don't know what's up with that, but, I think there may be some kind of conspiracy going on. You think?

Undoubtedly! :B

[AZPops]

Crowe wrote:
Pavement wasn't really hot-we don't walk them when it's over 70 degrees or so and it was mostly cloudy when we were out. But here's the weird thing-I just check all 8 little paws and NO raw marks. Vewy Intewesting!

Don't know what's up with that, but, I think there may be some kind of conspiracy going on. You think? .... :B


Pops

[CA_POPPY]

Since they had been to a groomer the day before, I'd think they might have had the hair between their pads trimmed with the clippers and be slightly scratched by that. Were they licking their feet? It sounds like the problem is quickly resolving so that's great.

[Crowe]

Pavement wasn't really hot-we don't walk them when it's over 70 degrees or so and it was mostly cloudy when we were out. But here's the weird thing-I just check all 8 little paws and NO raw marks. Vewy Intewesting!

[magnusfide]

Dog Folks wrote:
Bag Balm and cover. Great stuff.

Double ditto. I would clean the paws with hydrogen peroxide first.

[AZPops]

I don't know about toughening up the pads on their foot's. But it seemed like every time I turned around, Harlee would rub the bottom of (or small part of) her paw raw. When she did, I cut up an old sock, put some Neosporin (cream) on it. Then tape the sock on.





I started using 3M Nexcare absolute waterproof stretch tape to hold the sock on. I like that the tape stretches. They have that vet tape stuff that I also have on hand.





In regards to boots. I bought Pawtectors. I don't recommend using these boots for long walks on hot asphalt, and or concrete.





Pops

[tbred]

Musher's secret, good stuff.

[Go_Dogs]

I second the bag balm. Could it be from hot asphalt, or chemically treated lawns? Maybe it's time for booties, like Calvin wears.

[Dog_Folks]

Bag Balm and cover. Great stuff.

[donn0128]

Could be many things. If the pavement is especially hot, shoes will take care of the problem. Since I run my dog with my bike I added shoes after he had sore feet last year. Now, if were running on hard surfaces he gets his shoes.