Pad Problems

[oxo 471]

I have a dog here that is having a bad time with his pads, they are literally peeling off and raw. This happened before about a year ago, same thing first one pad then another till all 4 were raw and open. I bathed them daily and kept the dog in and it sorted itself in a few weeks last time, any ideas whats going on???

Cheers

[Guest pikey]

OXO, THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY A DOG SPENDING A LOT OF TIME ON WET GROUND, OR GRASS. AS IT HEALS UP WHEN [bANNED TEXT] BRING THE DOG IN. THIS HAPPENS TO DOGS WHEN THERE IS A REAL WET FEW MONTHS IN THE YEAR. OTHER CAUSES MIGHT BE THE DOG NEEDS A BIT MORE FAT IN HIS DIET. IF THE PADS ARE NOT CUT YOU CAN RUB IN OLIVE OIL ON THEM AFTER [bANNED TEXT] HAVE WASHED THEM, IF THERE ARE CUT YOU CAN WASH THEM FIRST WITH AN ANTISEPTIC.

[skycat 6,174]

Can you put a pic up of the dog's pads? Mine are in and out of water all year round and I've never had a problem with their feet. What are you feeding the dog? Like p***y says, a fat defficient diet can sometimes be a problem, but to my mind it's more likely to be another defficiency rather than just not enough fat. Let us know what food your dog is on and also what sort of dog it is: breeding wise.

[oxo 471]

The dog is in a paved covered run so it is not damp, usually feed raw and a small amount of kibble, bull breed. It looks like someone has taken a potato peeler to the pads, dog is hobbling around. Got me stumped, no changes made and like i say it cleared up in a few weeks last time, looks very painful

Cheers

[skycat 6,174]

So you say it happened at the same time last year? try and think what environmental changes happen around you at this time of year: for the life of me I can't think what might be the cause: weed killer? diesel? some chemical the dog has walked in that isn't around all the time? Where have you exercised the dog recently? Try and be a bit of a detective on this one as the fact that it happened at about the same time last year must mean something! Have you started using a strong disenfectant in the run: did you use it a year ago? There must be some common denominator there.

[oxo 471]

Its got me beat, cannot think of any changes, just hope it heals ok like last time.

cheers

[redmoor 0]

Soaking the feet in salt water is a great help, 1tsp salt to 1 pint cool boiled water. I have seen this in dogs coming out of kennels where runs have been sluiced with a certain type of chemical..the thick scaly part of the pad literally lifts like a scab off the pad. In some cases bacterial infection gets in under the pads and slows healing down.

[Neal 1,873]

Not sure if these symptoms are the same but my last lurcher's feet kept splitting and peeling for a time. Phoned the breeder for advice and it turned out that the likely culprit was the type of cleaning fluid I was using to clean the run. I felt like a right berk afterwards as it seemed so obvious (no comments please) but sometimes it can be the most obvious things that we ignore.

[oxo 471]

Like i say mate, nothings changed. Went over it a 1000 times in my head and have no answer, pen is cleaned then, hosed and left to dry before the dog goes back in. Same fluid as always. first time it happened i thought the dog had tore his pad off jumping from the kennel at speed on to the slabs after a cat in the garden or something. Its strange because its one pad at a time that goes until all four are f****d.

thanks for the replies lads.

[Guest curtislj]

Try using some copper sulphate.Its great for hardening up pads and for dealing with splits.Put some in water.It goes blue.Within a couple of weeks you see a huge difference and it should stop the problem reoccuring.You can get it any agricultural shop.

[maty j 6]

Try using some copper sulphate.Its great for hardening up pads and for dealing with splits.Put some in water.It goes blue.Within a couple of weeks you see a huge difference and it should stop the problem reoccuring.You can get it any agricultural shop.

 

do you just spray it onto the pads then mate once its mixed with water?

 

could it be something at the disinfectant makers end if not at yours? some chemical running off the fields for example? havnt a clue what else just something to consider..

Edited September 4, 2007 by maty j

[Guest curtislj]

Try using some copper sulphate.Its great for hardening up pads and for dealing with splits.Put some in water.It goes blue.Within a couple of weeks you see a huge difference and it should stop the problem reoccuring.You can get it any agricultural shop.

 

do you just spray it onto the pads then mate once its mixed with water?

 

could it be something at the disinfectant makers end if not at yours? some chemical running off the fields for example? havnt a clue what else just something to consider..

I have a large footbath and just put a mug full in there.iIt holds about 90 litres of water.Just for a small number of dogs I would use something like an old baking tray.You wouldnt need any more than an egg cup full.They only have to get theyre feet wet for it to work.That would then cover the nails and harden off any soft tissue.Just change the mix once a week.My hounds run through it everyday so it does last.Also copper sulphate is very good for getting rid of proud flesh on new wounds when used dry.Rub in and it seems to take it away.Used alot in the horse showing world.But remember, EXTERNAL USE ONLY!!!

[maty j 6]

thanks curtis, ill look into getting some. dogs just cut one of her stoppers so want to see if i can toughen them up abit and ill give the pads a go aswell.

cheers fella

[shaun v 3]

try stuff called tuff pad its usually sold at greyhound suplyers or even better stuff is alum you get that from chemist, but it sounds to me that the dog is favouring that leg more by putting most of its weight onto it causing it to wear pads down, it could also be the ground you are exercising it on, gravel tracks are notorious for causing that problem aswell

Edited September 8, 2007 by shaun v

[townwyre 0]

I have a dog here that is having a bad time with his pads, they are literally peeling off and raw. This happened before about a year ago, same thing first one pad then another till all 4 were raw and open. I bathed them daily and kept the dog in and it sorted itself in a few weeks last time, any ideas whats going on???

Cheers

 

THIS SOUNDS TO ME LIKE YOUR DOG MAY BE ELIGIC TO SOME CHEMICAL THAT YOUR USING MAYBE TO CLEAN YOUR FLOORS, OR ALSO IT COULD BE THAT UR DOG MAY BE TO HOT AND IS OVER SWEETING, BECAUSE AS YOU MAY BE AWARE DOGS SWEET THROUGH THERE FEET.