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My dog's paws are cracked from running. What home remedies help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 2 months old

I have been running and biking wth my dog and only just noticed this on her paws is there anything at home i can do as it stresses her to take her to the vets

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2017

Poor Sabre! An emollient cream such as e45 or vaseline can help to soften and reduce such cracks, you should lase rest her for at least 5-7days to allow the feet to heal and consider putting boots (such as used for security dogs for broken glass etc) on her if she must cross rough terrain or tarmac for extended lengths of time in the future

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