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soft feet
Zoe Harding United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 195 Dogs 101 / Races 0 27 Mar 2015 17:35
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Got a dog with very soft feet,pads are silky smooth and the actual foot between the toes is red and moist,has anyone got any ideas how to fix them
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3236 Dogs 6 / Races 0 27 Mar 2015 19:13
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Hi Zoe,
Maybe you could use soap and water to wash his/her paws and pads after walks or runs (or 1-3 p/w) and dry them thoroughly especially between the toes... There used to be a product call Pad Aid where you used to dip the whole paw into the liquid in a bowl.
There has to be a product for it. Maybe talcum powder or medipulv ?? Pads aren't necessarily hard to begin with, but the redness and moisture between the toes doesn't seem right. Hydrogen Peroxide 3% is another product that is useful for the right purpose. I hope I have been helpful.
Cheers, Mark
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 27 Mar 2015 19:18
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Zoe, what sort of surfaces does he exercise on ?
David Dunne Ireland (Verified User) Posts 1374 Dogs 108 / Races 26 27 Mar 2015 19:41
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methylated spirits
Zoe Harding United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 195 Dogs 101 / Races 0 27 Mar 2015 22:37
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Only had 3 handslips,just in from paddock
Zoe Harding United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 195 Dogs 101 / Races 0 27 Mar 2015 22:38
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Mark Donohue wrote:
Hi Zoe,
Maybe you could use soap and water to wash his/her paws and pads after walks or runs (or 1-3 p/w) and dry them thoroughly especially between the toes... There used to be a product call Pad Aid where you used to dip the whole paw into the liquid in a bowl.
There has to be a product for it. Maybe talcum powder or medipulv ?? Pads aren't necessarily hard to begin with, but the redness and moisture between the toes doesn't seem right. Hydrogen Peroxide 3% is another product that is useful for the right purpose. I hope I have been helpful.
Cheers, Mark
Ill try that mark,thanks
Julie Pearson United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 140 Dogs 4 / Races 0 27 Mar 2015 23:36
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I would be reluctant to use anything like soap or a degreasing agent on a dogs feet . It could be a fungal infection in which case you would be stripping away any natural protection .
Redness and moisture suggests infection of some sort , I would want to keep the skin dry and use anti biotic powder with an anti thrush powder .
A soluble asprin in a little water makes a useful anti fungal wash but I would not want to make the feet too wet .
Tea tree salves are gentle enough to use as well but if you do not get a quick response to treatment I would let a vet see the dog as you may need to use a preparation containing low dose steroids to calm the inflammation in the skin .
Jack Gatty Australia (Verified User) Posts 2055 Dogs 1 / Races 0 28 Mar 2015 01:19
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Methylated spirits toughens the pad and when hard enough road walking.
Howard Gray Australia (Verified User) Posts 2280 Dogs 274 / Races 200 28 Mar 2015 03:18
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Sounds like a fungal infection or even an allergy, I'd try something like Canesten [anti fungal cream] and if it hasn't cleared up in several days a trip to the vet would be in order. I think Julie Pearson is most likely on the money.
Bobby Scullion United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 377 Dogs 13 / Races 0 28 Mar 2015 05:38
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I bought 2 saplings a while back and the both had similar problems turned out it was hookworm... they get this from snails traveling over their feed bowls so bowls out in runs need washed daily
I keep writing on here when people are saying they have dogs with soft pads. Mushers Secret which forms a film over the pad protects from hot ground icy or frozen ground etc., This is used on Huskies feet to protect them. I have used it plenty of times on dogs that have soft pad or cracked pads it works and you can get it on the internet from amazon.
How can you tell if a dog is infected with hookworms? Only a veterinarian can tell for sure, but signs to look for may include weakness, weight loss, diarrhea, and pale gums.
Steve Harvey Australia (Verified User) Posts 1175 Dogs 0 / Races 0 02 Apr 2015 00:21
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zoe harding wrote:
Got a dog with very soft feet,pads are silky smooth and the actual foot between the toes is red and moist,has anyone got any ideas how to fix them
Your K9's problem could be either No.1 : interdigital sores or No.2 : pressure sores . Sounds like 2 me Zoe but I could be wrong as its hard 2 correctly diagnose an issue on a computer 5000 miles away ! Interdigital sores are caused by the action of the toes rubbing 2gether leading 2 open or weeping wounds & lameness. Usually caused by the sharp edges or twisted growth of an adjacent toe nail, other times by cramped or thickened toes or joints rubbing 2gether. Best treatment 4 that is 2 simply trim & file all nails & apply 2 coats of "SALLY HANSENS - DIAMOND STRENGTH NAIL HARDENER" every 2-3wks when you SHOULD maintain nail care & then apply a drying agent such as "PADAID PAINT" or '"QUICK HEAL" regularly + maintain kennel & K9's paws hygiene at ALL TIMES & that should aid the healing process. If it is PRESSURE SORES it can develop where the toes rub 2gether at each joint. In early cases an application of "QUICK HEAL" OR "TINCTURE OF IODINE" can help dry up the effected skin area. Also only walk or gallop K9 on well maintained surfaces as best available 2 you. When walking or galloping the K9 apply a light smear of "OLD TIMERS VITAMIN A OINTMENT" or similar 2 lube pointcontacts &reduce irritation, however if a small ulcer develops there it is IMPORTANT 2 seek advice & possible treatment from your Vet cos the ulcer may erode & irritate the underlying tissue & effect the joint. I hope this advice may help you Zoe. Best wishes.
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