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\nWhether your dog loves to play in the snow and wile away the winter hours outdoors, or hates the cold weather and wants go to back inside as quickly as possible, caring for your dog\u2019s paws is a vital consideration. Road and sidewalk salt can cause serious damage to your canine pal\u2019s paw pads, so if your dog has dry, cracked paws, consider these solutions and remedies:
\nDon\u2019t let your dog suffer \u2013 look out for dry, cracked paws!<\/strong>
\nYour dog\u2019s paws should be rough, to enhance traction and enable your dog to run and play, but dry, cracked paws can be extremely painful for your dog. Treat paws when they are dry to help prevent cracking \u2013 don\u2019t let them get cracked, because not only are they painful for your poor canine pal, but dirt and debris in the cracks can actually cause an infection!
\nIf you live in an area with cold, snowy winters, or if you live in a dry, dusty climate, check your dog\u2019s paws daily for dryness. Make it part of the morning or evening routine; it\u2019ll help you stay on top of your dog\u2019s paw health, and it\u2019ll also help your dog become accustomed to people handling his paws!
\nWash your dog\u2019s paws regularly to remove road and sidewalk salt.<\/strong>
\nNot only can road and sidewalk salt cause dry, cracked paws, but some of these salts are actually toxic if your dog ingests them! Wash your dog\u2019s paws in warm water when you come inside to remove any salt. This is especially vital if your dog is a licker; if your dog licks chemical salt from his paws, you might find yourself with a trip to the emergency vet in your future!
\nBecause dog\u2019s paw pads need to retain a bit of roughness, you can\u2019t really use human-grade moisturizers on them to treat dryness. In fact, some human moisturizers even contain chemicals that can be harmful to your dog! One of the best products to treat dry paws and help prevent cracking or damage from road salt is a\u00a0Paw Rub<\/a>. A Paw Rub\u00a0\u00a0helps to relieve your dog\u2019s pain and should be completely safe for your dog, even if he licks it off and ingests it! There are a number of good ones on the market. We like Paw Nectar<\/a> by Quality Pet because it\u2019s 100% organic.
\nApplying this soothing salve regularly can help condition your dog\u2019s paws and prevent dryness, and if your dog\u2019s paws are injured or dry, a Balm can help alleviate pain and help your dog heal faster. The formula\u00a0should not be greasy, so no worries about getting little paw prints all over your sofa. As an added bonus.
\nFor some dogs, boots are an option.<\/strong>
\nIf your dog tolerates boots, you have an effective tool to combat dry, cracked paws. Simply put the boots on before you leave, and remove them when you get back. Using boots also saves you the trouble of having to wash your dog\u2019s paws, as you can simply take them off when you return home. Unfortunately, boots can be time-consuming to apply, and some mischievous dogs remove boots as quickly as you can put them on. Boots aren\u2019t a universal solution for all dogs.\u00a0Here\u00a0are a selection of boots to choose from.<\/a>
\nWhichever method you choose, be sure that you add \u2018paw maintenance\u2019 into your dog\u2019s daily checklist.
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