My dog has torn paw pads. Can I use Epsom salt or what else helps?

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Hello! My huskies escaped in a storm the other night, and it took me until the morning to find them. I think that they seeked out shelter in the woods and each came back with a limp. Upon further inspection, their paw pads are torn and have flaps of skin hanging. I have bandaged their paws with neosporin to keep them from licking their paws. Is their anything more I can do/would an epsom salt soak help? I'm taking them to the vet tomorrow so this is temporary relief. Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | neutered | 7 years and 2 months old | 60 lbs

Rebeccah Wood · Accepted Answer

Hello there! I'm so glad your pups are home safe. It sounds like you are doing right by them until their vet visit with the bandaging and Neosporin (be sure that no one eats the bandages - you certainly don't want any secondary GI problems!). The limping is probably from the paw damage, but your vet will give them a thorough exam to make sure that they don't have any other injuries. I recommend avoiding the Epsom salt soak for any open wounds as it may be irritating. Epsom salts are good for painful joints and the like, but we don't want to put salt into any cuts. If you think anything might be stuck in their paw pads, a soak in lukewarm water with a mild soap solution may be helpful. Just be sure to rinse and dry their paws very well afterwards to avoid any further moisture build-up in between the toes, which may harbor bacteria. I hope they both feel better soon!

My dog has torn paw pads. Can I use Epsom salt or what else helps?

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