I have a 6 month old Shih Tzu and her paw pads are a little rough. There's no cracks in them, and they don't hurt her in any way. They're just a little rough when you touch them. Is there any product out there that I can put on them to soften them? I heard baby oil/creams work 'cause they're fast absorbing.
2007-03-14 05:08:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
There is a product called "Vermont's Bag Balm". It really helps with just about anything you can possibly imagine, and can also be used by humans too. I use it on my dogs for scratches, rashes, paw pads, etc... It comes in a small, square green tin container, with red clovers, and a bull on top of the lid. You can find it in any pet store, drug store, or walmart. It isn't expensive. It looks like Vaseline, but has medicinal properties in it. It works great on my dogs, and is non-toxic, if they lick it off. I would give it a try, it can't hurt. Hope this helps!
2007-03-14 06:19:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog's pads are supposed to be rough - if they were too soft the dog would always have sore feet. However, if they get to the point that they're cracking (1 of my dogs gets this problem every winter), the vet recommended Vaseline. Just take care not to use it for too long because you don't want his pads soft.
2007-03-14 05:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to be rough, dogs don't wear shoes so the roughness of the pads on their paws acts as soles and keep them from getting cuts and splinters they might otherwise get.
2007-03-14 05:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The internet is overflowing with dog paw balms to try. I've used one once (forgot name) it smelled lemony and was a waxy substance in a tin. They also make products to toughen dogs paws for racing, make sure you don't confuse the two.
2007-03-14 05:21:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor dog!!
It sucks, my puppy is 5 months old anf her paws are also getting rough, but they need it... as they get old and explore the outside they'll get rough.. but it's like their shoes... Ask you vet what you can do... If you puppy doesn't complain, let it be.. it's the dog's nature.
2007-03-14 05:28:26 · answer #5 · answered by MeL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tou may think they are rough but sofening them would not be good for the puppy, she will get cut up easily, sofening them is like you walking around without any shoes on, everywhere you go
2007-03-14 05:21:21 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, if it hasn't are available in touch with water. in case you place lotion on it rather is paws it is going to easily lick it off. And why have not you viewed your domestic dog in months? maybe they are not dry anymore.
2016-10-02 02:45:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cow Utter cream! Sounds weird, but it works miracles on cracked paws!
2007-03-14 05:16:05 · answer #8 · answered by BW 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't need to soften them. Your pup needs tough pads to walk on dirt, rocks, stickers etc. They are meant to be tough.
2007-03-14 05:15:16 · answer #9 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs dont have soft paws,otherwise their feet would get torn to pieces when out walking
2007-03-14 05:16:38 · answer #10 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋