While there is no cure for canine hyperkeratosis, there are simple steps you can take to minimize the symptoms and soften your dog’s paw pads. If left untreated, “hairy paw pads,” can become extremely sensitive and may become hard and crusty. It may be painful to walk or stand f...
Irritation from allergies is the most common reason a dog chews their paws and paw pads. Allergies are typically caused by food. But like their humans, dogs are also sensitive to pollens and lawn chemicals that are often transmitted to paws by way of grass or undergrowth. If your dog is ...
Dogs’ paw pads are generally pretty tough. While dog boots aren’t always necessary to keep paws safe, there may be times, places, and situations in which dog shoes are necessary to protect Fido’s paws, such as in extreme hot or snowy weather, when traversing rough terrain, or to prot...
Be careful when you’re walking with your dog to avoid any path that might cause injury to their paws. A gravel road can be sharp and hurt your pup’s paw pads. While many large or physically athletic dogs won’t mind a little gravel, little dogs can be sensitive to terrain changes. ...
Fearoranxietycan cause your dog to avoid the water bowl. (Like if they’ve experienced being jostled aside by other dogs or someone stepping on their tail or paw.) A lack of exercisemeans your dog just isn’t likely to be as thirsty as usual. ...
I settled on gettingaBencmate inflatable collar(good reviews, good price), and so much easier on a dog than the huge, hard, and horrible “cones of shame” that used to be commonly used, like this one in the photo below: I’ve always hated these,although they seem to be a delight ...