[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Cracked pads?
- From: Bokenkampgsd1@xxxxxxx
- To: RckyIizard@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 13:34:28 EST
Thanks in advance for any "get better soon!" ideas :)
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When I lived in Canada we often had issues in the winter on ice with pads
cutting and cracking. I used to use a few different things....if one didnt
work, I used the other.
Rubbing the pad with Vitamin E helps, it softens them and assists to
prevent further cracks. There is a liquid you can get at a pharmacy called
Friars
Balsam...you just paint it all over the pad and it helps seal it and protect
it to heal quicker. I usually put 2 layers of this on the pad. You can also
buy liquid bandage. Again, you paint it on the pads over the cracks. I do
find you have to put around 3 coats of it on to get a good surface that won't
keep cracking open.
For the vitamin E you can just break the gel caps open and put directly on
the foot. Using this is like doing oil changes in a car, good maintenance.
I used to put on a few times a week in cold, dry or icy weather.
Good luck...such a problem with our active dogs!
Molly Trillia German Shepherds
Owned by BIS Ch Trillia's Allure CGC - Pet Hero Dog 2004 - member of the 13
Club
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