Q: My dog's paw pads are super dry, so dry they're nearly cracking. I know cold weather is coming soon and this will worsen — can I rub some of my lotion or Vaseline on them?
A: I commend your concern for bow owwies on the paw pads but you need to be careful what you rub him down with. Maybe you also want to sweeten them up, corn chip smell and all, but step away from your perfumed lotion! Search for a good pad moisturizer (Samson likes Opie and Dixie's healer) or ask your vet if the problem is severe. Not only can human hand moisturizer soften the pads too much for extra slips or slides, but the ingredients may also be harmful if ingested (read: licked).
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Try Bag Balm... it's in a green tin, pretty cheap. Originally made for cows but the stuff helps with cuts and skin irritations and is really good for helping soften the paws. It's also pretty thick and actually stays on the paws. You can find it pretty much everywhere - I think I bought my last tin from Walmart even.
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