Dog foot injuries and blisters

Dog Feet - Dog Foot - Dog Paws and pads.

Your dog's paws are very sensitive. Walking on hot blacktop, cement, sand or other surfaces can damage your dogs feet during the summer. The paws can burn, dry, crack and develop blisters.

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I took my dog for a walk in the very heat of the day and ended up carrying her home in my arms because she had developed huge blisters on her all four paws.

I took her home and soaked them in cool water and Epsom Salts. I then put a medication for burns on her paws and wrapped them in gauss and vet wrap. I really felt sorry for her and mad at myself for not noticing that the pavement was way too hot for her feet.

Next to skin allergies, many owners of the wonderful canine have terrible problems with their dog licking and chewing on the feet, paws and nails.

Walk your dog on the grass or dirt. Yes, his feet will get dirty but I make it a habit to wash both of my dogs feet in the bathtub after a walk. They look forward to it because they don't have to spend a half hour licking their paws and feet to get the dirt and debris off the foot.

Another way to go is buy some boots for your dog. I've found them in pet shops but they seem to slip off a lot. These boots will help a great deal in the summer and in the snow.

Cracked paw pads are painful. You can apply some moisturizer to them if you see that they are very dry and appear to be cracking. Cracks in the paw pads if deep enough, can develop into an infection.

You should also take care of your dogs feet by trim dog nails every few weeks.

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Any information contained on this site relating to various medical, health, and fitness conditions of Westies and their treatment is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own veterinarian. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing a dog's health - you should always consult your own veterinarian.