My dog was running around the pool and has blistered and made his pads raw, what can I do?

This is very common and, in most cases, raw pads heal by themselves. It's important to keep them clean so that they get a chance to heal. This is best done by cleaning them out with a mild antiseptic and applying antibacterial creme, such as Neosporin, to fight bacteria and help the healing process along.

When you go outside, you may want to cover the paw the first couple of days to prevent it from getting dirty and possibly infected. This is easily done by wrapping it with vet wrap (self-adhesive bandages - the people kind works, too) or you can put a sock over the paw (tape the top using a bit of electrical tape or vet wrap to hold it up securely) if you don't want to bandage it. If you have dog boots, you can use one of those, too. (That's what we do when Abby has a cut / raw pad when we're trail hiking.)

Covering it also keeps your dog from chewing on it. :)

Abby K-9 answered on 6/25/08. Helpful? / 1

This has happened to my dogs a lot last summer becuase I took them to the pool quit frequently after hours to go swimming. I found the best thing is either udder cream or a cream called tough pads. If you know that your dog will be running on pavement a lot, you can by little shoes for his/her feet or also a great idea is socks from the baby section, however you may have to tape the tops around his foot! Hope this helps!

Guest 668926 answered on 6/26/08. Helpful? / 1

Molly was playing fetch in the pavement last summer when this happened. She limped for a few days, but it healed by itself. I don't think their is too much you can do, just give a little extra love. :) Molly licked her feet, which healed it a little sooner. If it doesn't heal soon, contact a vet.

Hope ONYX feels better!
Sending our love,
Molly and Mom

Molly answered on 6/26/08. Helpful? / 1

my boxer did the same thing and kept licking them so i went to pet smart and got this liquid bandage spray that you can spray on there paws and it dries really fast. i would apply about every couple of hours because she just kept running on the deck. i applied it everyday for about 2 days after and she was fine. hope this helps.

DAISY MAY CRAFT answered on 6/28/08. Helpful? / 1

You might want to try the little Nylon booties with the velcro fastener that you can get from PetSmart for when Onyx is running around the pool. Don't know if she will like them, but my pawrents put them on me before and they protected my little paws when I was a pup.

Guest 009216 answered on 6/29/08. Helpful? / 1

Shea butter! Available from all good cosmetics shops.

Guest 769412 answered on 6/29/08. Helpful? / 0

You should keep him in the house and have him lay down and rest and make sure that he does not do a lot of running or walking. Try going to to your vet to get some cream for his paws that will make his paws better. We hope he gets better!

Kibble answered on 6/29/08. Helpful? / 0

I had a similar situation a few months ago. Keep the paws dry!!!! DO NOT put moisture or neosporin on them!!!! I put aloe vera and I thought I was doing my dog some good, but I didnt! My vet said to absolutely keep them dry and keep the bandages clean. Get some bandages and wrap them up. If you have to, put an e-collar on the dog so he doesnt pick at the bandages. I had to take my dog to the vet for the same thing, but his paw pads were raw from hiking. They were horrible!!! It was so sad. They healed within a few weeks, just keep them dry and keep Onyx off his feet. My vet gave Tyler Tramadol for the pain and I believe he had an antibiotic as a precaution as well. Good luck and we hope Onyx gets better really soon!

Tyler Devon answered on 6/30/08. Helpful? / 0

It might be the chlorine or surface of you pool...

Dutchess-In loving memory answered on 7/1/08. Helpful? / 0