Pad maintenance

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Has any one used Tuffoot for pads ? Or anything else that’s helped sore pads ? I’ve heard people using Epsom salts just want to know what’s worked for people

cheers 

[sandymere 8,263]

In truth i recon if you build up exercise sensibly the pads should hold up without anything other than keeping clean.

[moonlighter 1,164]

I find regular walks in the beach help the feet.. the salt water cleans everything and running on the sand strengthens the feet I think as the toes want to splay out. It helps that I live 100 yards from the beach though. 

[Luckee legs 483]

Must admit that when I got my first lurcher in 1980 we never bothered about pads. 40 years on I look at the cracks in our dogs feet and feel the need to put something on so could just be changing attitudes. When I kept horses I found sudocreme useful and cost effective, have used on dog and ferret injuries, its well tolerated and could be worth a go on pads (just don't let them walk on carpet ).  If they are genuinely sore agree with above that fitness is something to build and be prepared to take time out if an injury is spotted

[skycat 6,173]

Make sure there's enough fat in the diet. Dogs on low fat diets seem to be more prone to dry/cracked pads. Especially in winter when their feet are often wet and cold. Just like we can suffer from cracked finger tips in cold, wet weather, so do dogs sometimes have issues with their pads.

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Thanks everyone

[South hams hunter 8,926]

Best thing you can get for pads imo is winter greens oil, was the game dog lads used and have used it on lurchers with very bad pads to good effect. Hardens them up so they're less prone to ripping and cracking 

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Cheers