sore pads

[scotty2306 37]

my saluki whippet x bull greyhound has got funny looking big back pads they have like furry skin on them and look different to any other pad ive ever seen and they are always rubbing off it can happen on soft ground aswel,does anyone have this problem or any advise as to stop it, i rub sudo crem on them everyday to soften them it is not happening as much as before but does still happen it is annoying because it cant run until healed and then it happens again

[swifty123 0]

soak them in warm salt water every day for 2 weeks

[lurcherman 28]

how old is the dog? if its only a pup or still young then they mite harden over time if not maybe its a genetical fault?

[Sighthound 49]

my saluki whippet x bull greyhound has got funny looking big back pads they have like furry skin on them and look different to any other pad ive ever seen and they are always rubbing off it can happen on soft ground aswel,does anyone have this problem or any advise as to stop it, i rub sudo crem on them everyday to soften them it is not happening as much as before but does still happen it is annoying because it cant run until healed and then it happens again

 

Any pics?

[par 0]

hi mate there's a product called tough foot which hardens feet n pads also mushers secret you can get this from greyhound surplies on line.

[wee gemm hunter 8]

Hi mate, don't use sudo cream this will only keep the pads soft,Swifty's right with the salt water and par's spot on with Tough Foot I've never tried mushers secret,atb.

[bullmatt 5]

hi mate there's a product called tough foot which hardens feet n pads also mushers secret you can get this from greyhound surplies on line.

tough foots the way forward.

[scotty2306 37]

Hi mate, don't use sudo cream this will only keep the pads soft,Swifty's right with the salt water and par's spot on with Tough Foot I've never tried mushers secret,atb.

i thought that being soft would make them worse but it seems to be when they are hard it happens maybe there is no give or something, i think its just she has very bad pads she is 2year old so its not a puppy thing

[lonsdale 0]

Soak them in Surgical Spirit everyday ket it dry on the pads - it will harden skin almost straight away.

[Guest AngelicAcid]

ALUM will sort it and keep them tough but supple as well.

[scotty2306 37]

ALUM will sort it and keep them tough but supple as well.

what is alum and where can i buy it from?how often should it be put on?

[stormrider8 59]

How much road work does the dog get mate? You cant beat a couple short walks every day on the road, conditions all dogs feet, nails and pads..

[blackstaff 488]

Road walking, good for feet, legs, the mind, slow twitch muscles and if you put a harness on it will help stamina to