Home Remedies ~ Sore Paws

Your buddies foot pads are firm and thick because they are meant to endure tough surfaces. Plain and simple, Right? Well not so quick. They are durable but a dog’s paws are still susceptible to soreness, burns, scrapes and bruising. Some of the normal wear and tear such as hiking, long walks, running on pavement or walking on the hot top can result in problems.

After being outdoors, always check your dog’s paws for cuts and scratches. If your dog has been running in (or like my Maxwell) playing in the mud, be sure to wash off with soap and water and dry them thoroughly. If they are just tired from hard play they can be soothed with a thick paste of pine tar and fuller’s earth. Just apply the mixture to the affected area to soothe and heal.

Please be more than careful about using human creams because there may be ingredients that may not be suitable for pets, however diluted salt can be used for minor issues whereas it has antiseptic properties. Aloe Vera is Awesome! It too is a soothing and natural remedy. Again, it is best to use the real deal, meaning 100% pure gel, not mixtures. Pure Aloe Vera is also known as being anti-bacterial, anti-septic, and anti-fungal.

Tea Tree Oil diluted in with water is excellent for sore paws (1 part tea tree oil to 3 parts water) has both anti-fungal and anti-septic properties, Tea Tree is an ideal natural remedy for minor dog sores and wounds.

What about broken toe nails you may ask. Well first and foremost, keep you dogs nails trimmed, I know, I know, they hate it or at least most do, but this is the best way to avoid nail breakage, also remember to file them down ~ a few treats work wonders for my Maxwell while I am doing his nails. But if your pet’s nails do happen to break and/or bleed, put some cornstarch in a small container and dip the toenail in, this stops the bleeding.

Sore footpads and broken nails usually do not require a trip to the vet clinic unless you see a wound or your dog is limping. But again, if you have any serious concerns, always consult your vet.

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