Protect Your Dog's Paws With Dog Shoes...

The Elements Can Be Tough On Dog Paws, But Dog Shoes Do A Nice Job Insulating Them From Bad Conditions...
One thing to remember is that your dogs paw and the pads on his feet should never be too soft. The surface of your dogs pad should remain a little rough without any cuts or bleeding. This roughness provides traction and keeps your dog from slipping.

The seasons and the elements can play a big role in the condition of your dogs feet. Here are some tips for keeping your dogs paws and pads in check from the elements:

Try not to keep your dog on hot pavement for any length of time. The hot pavement can burn your dogs pads.

If you walk your dog on salted streets in the winter time, afterwards, rinse his feet with warm water and carefully dry his pads and in between his toes.

Also, many areas use cinders vs salt on the streets in the winter time. Cinders are very hard on your dogs paws and some sort of protection for your dogs feet is definitely recommended.

If you walk your dog in heavily wooded areas, check his feet upon returning for thorns, etc.

Dog Paw Maintenance...
Maintenance of your dogs paws should be included in a weekly maintenance routine for your dog.

Examine his paws on the top and the bottom for any strange bumps, cuts, etc.

Feel in between his toes as well for any raised bumps, cuts or bruises. Digital cysts are common in certain breeds.

Solutions For Problem Dog Pads...
If you notice your dog licking or chewing on one particular foot, it could indicate a problem.

Try soaking the paw in warm water several time daily. If this doesn't help, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian.

If you notice that your dogs feet are very dry and cracked, gently blot a little petroleum jelly on his pads. Make sure you do this when he's not going to be running around, that's why it's best if it's done before bed. You want the petroleum jelly to soak in overnight. If he has to be up after you do this, then dog shoes or dog boots are recommended because the jelly will cause his feet to slip on some surfaces, including carpeting.

Products Available For Your Dog's Paws:

Many different types of dog shoes and dog boots are available to protect your dogs feet.

There is also a wax that protects a dogs feet in the event that your dog doesn't like his paws covered. REMEMBER: If you use this wax, wipe it off upon returning home. He will slip on floors.

Regular maintenance of your dogs paws and wearing dog shoes or dog boots on him will make certain that his feet are in good shape.

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