What is a great method of app;ication when the dog (Fleur) doesn't like what I'm doing?
I wonder if they are a bit sore, because I get growls when I try to put salve on them. I've been using vitamin E ointment, and a fellow camper suggested neosporin, so I wonder if any of you are knowledgeable about what is the safe product to use, since she will lick the feet. I think Fleur is just touchy about her feet, but I'm not sure.
She walks with no limps or other evidence of pain.
Can you see how dry and cracked her pads are around the edges?
I wipe Polly's feet and then put on either Aloe Gel or Paw Wax by Shaws. That comes in a little round tin. It's not cheap, but it last for ages. The wax is particularly good for cold slippy weather.
ReplyDeleteI have been putting "nipple cream" on Joey's corn. It is used by breast feeding women and it is safe if it is licked off. It is called Lansinoh. I bought it at Target, but I bet most department stores will have it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Patty! Say, does Joey resist getting the cream applied?
DeleteNo, he doesn't care. I normally do it while he is napping. LOL
DeleteBowser's pads are really dry and cracked too. I have been debating on whether or not I should put something on them.
ReplyDeletePlease let me know what you decide to do.
DeleteWe use Bag Balm, and you can get it at any farm supply store. A tin of the stuff lasts us a long time. It was made originally for cow udders that get cracked and dry and it's safe for dogs to use. It won't hurt them if they lick it, and it's think enough that I think some will stay on even if they do lick it a bit. I've put it on myself at times, and it doesn't sting or burn at all, so that might help.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carrie.
ReplyDeleteMy main hesitation is Fleur's teeth snap when she gets hyper!