Pads that are too rough or cracked can develop deep fissures that bleed opening the door to infection and causing your poor furry friend a considerable amount of pain.
Dogs pads are rough and dry.
Winter can also be tough on your dog s paw pads with snow ice and salt.
If you notice your dog has rough or dry paw pads the best thing you can do is provide natural moisturizing relief.
Socks slippers sandals boots we humans have many ways of protecting our feet but our dogs really don t.
And that can leave your canine friend compulsively nibbling and licking its paws for relief often making the problem worse.
No ice melt product is completely safe for your dog and many can cause your dog s paw pads to dry out crack or even burn and can be toxic if your dog ingests it by licking it off their paws.
Additionally walking on hot pavement can cause paws to blister and rough rocky terrain can cause cuts in the pads.
Sure you can try to put booties over your pup s paws but even if they don t kick them off those precious pads can still get dry and cracked.
It s common for dog paws to become dry rough or even cracked for a variety of reasons.
Harsh chemicals like ice melt and floor cleaners can cause your dog s paws to become irritated and cracked says dr.
In addition to coming into direct contact with all types of surfaces and terrain pooches sweat through their paws and depend on them.