Soft Dog Feet

Dog’s feet become dry, rough, and callused just like the hands and feet of people become dry and sore.

The causes of dry dog paw pads are many. Walking on cold sidewalks with chemical de-icers and salt in the winter months. Hot, burning pavement during the summer months. Lawn and garden chemicals on soil and grass. Unless natural floor cleaners are used indoors, chemical floor and carpet cleaning product residue is another source of foot pad irritants.

Remedies for dry and rough dog foot pads are simple. The same ingredients used in human skin softeners, including coconut oil, shea butter, and vitamin E, are excellent. Chamomile oil added to a small amount of olive oil is a herbal remedy that will help to moisturize dry paw pads.

A foot bath with Epsom salt in warm water helps prepare the pads to absorb the emollients but isn’t necessary. Gently massage these skin softeners into the dog’s foot pads. After applying, keep the dog distracted with a toy and quiet playtime to keep the dog from trying to lick off the foot balms. A good time for this routine is just before bedtime.

Beeswax can be applied to help lock in moisture. Beeswax is also a natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory substance.

Booties are an excellent method of protecting a dog’s foot pads if the dog will wear them. However, it does take a few days for the dog to become used to them.

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