No! No! They're suppose to smell like Fritos! I once put hand cream on Cody's paws but he tried to lick it off. In my opinion, as long as the paws aren't bleeding or inflammed, I wouldn't really worry. In the cold, snowy weather here, I always check Logan's paws when she comes in from outside because of the ice and salt on the ground. Maybe just a phone call to your vet to ask what lotion to apply would be sufficient.