My 14wk old golden's paws have excess fur growing underneath his paws.Should I trim them?

Question

Paws get dirty when i take him to the beach and swim.
I clip his nails,just wondering about the fur

Answer 1

no unless its bothering the dog then see a vet

Answer 2

If the little guy is tracking in mud and doesn't wipe his feet go for it.

There are actually some benefits to trimming the hair, Goldens are prone to allergies and yeast infections around their feet. By trimming the hair you are making it less likely that stickers and foxtails will get caught between the toes, also the feet will dry faster and make it harder for yeast to thrive. Another benefit is you will notice anything arise before it becomes a major problem.

The best way to trim the fur is have a groomer do it with a clipper blade, not scissors, as you don't want to accidentally cut the webbing especially since puppies are so wiggly. you can also invest in a beard trimmer for the little areas, they seem to work pretty well and the are fairly inexpensive.

Enjoy your puppy days while they last.

Answer 3

You should keep the bottom of the feet trimmed if possible. Mud and debris can get caught in between the pads and can cause sores and discomfort. In the winter ice can build up in the fur and can cause frost bite. It's very simple to do. Hold the dogs foot like you are shoeing a horse. Have someone hold your dog for you so he doesn't get frightened. Pull the hair down from the top and between the toes and cut flush with the pad. If you have mini clippers you can use them carefully on the longest setting. Make sure to keep between the toes tangle free. Grass seeds can get caught in there and Pierce the dogs toes. Oh.. When your done the bottom of the feet, and made sure no tangles are between the toes. Then pull the hair up between the toes and trim flush with the top pf the foot. Good luck. I have a 14mos old golden.

Answer 4

The fur between the pads is generally trimmed but it is not absolutely necessary to do so unless you feel it's bothering him, he's picking up burs or foxtails, or you're doing it as part of grooming for the show ring.

If you do choose to trim this fur, use safety scissors (the ones with the round ball-like tips). This way if he moves suddenly, you won't injure him. Take it slowly, one paw at a time with lots of rewards for good behavior if he's not accustomed to having this done yet.

Answer 5

Back when I had Siberian Huskies, I regularly trimmed the hair between their toes, I did it with their toenails, since they were already mad at me for the nails. Just get a hair cut scissors at your pet supply store and when you trim, work up from the pad of the paw, being careful not to cut the paw.
Good luck, it's a little scary for the dog at first, but they get used to it.

Answer 6

You should clip the hair growing near the pads of the feet. If you do not clip the excess hair there then your dog cannot grip the floor and may slip and slide all over.
I always clip the around the pad of the feet so that my dogs can walk easily on uncarpeted areas.
Just be very careful when you are trimming, it can be tricky.

Answer 7

I have a 6 month old golden retriever and I trim the fur growing between the pads on his paws, it's actually recommended that you do... not only will it help keep him clean, but you'll help him have a better grip on smoother surfaces.

Answer 8

No unless the pup is finding it irritating then just leave them alone. I trim my older Goldens paws my self but only when they start to look like mops.

Pups should be left alone.

Answer 9

No leave it there it helps protect his paw pads from heat and stuff . If you feel it must be trimmed take him to a groomer and let them do it so that you don't cut his pads

Answer 10

I trim Codys paws with an electric razor. She hates it, but she can't even walk if she gets ice balls on her feet in the winter.

Answer 11

Yes you can trim the hair between his toes and paw pads...