Paw protecter wax anyone?

[Roxyluvsme13]

Hmm, never heard of it, but It's worth a try!

[bckrazy]

Gonzo's paws get tender too, he has never had torn pads, but I understand it's very painful and it can take a while to heal.

Have you taken her into a vet? They might give you some kind of ointment to treat her pads. I always walk with Gonzo at night or in the early morning, when the pavement is cool, and he never runs on hard surfaces (only grass/dirt). =0) that works for him.

[Glacier]

I don't think it would do much for blisters and ripped pads. I use paw protector wax for some of my sled dogs in the winter. It does a great job of preventing snow and ice build up between their toes, but does not protect their pads from much else. If it's icy or the snow is sharp(yes, for those who don't get snow, snow can be sharp!), I still have to bootie. You might want to try some plain ol' vaseline before you buy the expensive stuff. I know lots of mushers who swear by it for paw protection. Zinc is also very important for good feet, especially in very active or working dogs. Maybe try adding some to her diet.

If I really, really need a bootie to stay on, I put it on and then wrap a couple loops of vet wrap around the top.

[wolfsoul]

I use it in the winter time, I can't say if it works as I've never had a problem with or without it. Maybe try putting a healing agent on her pad and then putting a bootie on it and taping it? When Visa cut her hock, I put some Aloe Comfrey gel on it, wrapped a sock around her leg, and duct-taped it. It healed nicely.

[shihtzulover850]

I have heard of it. Don't know if it works though..... You might try it and see how it goes!!! I personally think with the heat around here it would melt!!! It is so hot!!!!

[cali]

thanks guys! I will try adding zinc to Mistys diet, and give vasaline a try first