My dog's paw pads are raw and painful from cold snow. How to treat?

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My black lab has been spending a great deal of time hunting in cold temperatures outside and running through snow and ice. She returned from her most recent trip today, and some of her pads on paws are pink and red and raw, and she is moaning in pain and limping when she walks. How can I treat this? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 60 lbs

Claudia Fioravanti · Accepted Answer

In terms of home remedy you can bath them in lukewarm water and dry them then apply coconut oil. If the first layer of skin seems to have come off the pad you could mix some Manuka honey to the coconut oil ,apply it and then bandage the feet in order to prevent licking of the area, using some non sticky dressing. Dressing her feet will also help providing some padding and not putting too much pressure on them. Rest, rest rest and no hunting until completely healed. I would recommend a trip to the vets if in a lot of pain for pain relief and if pads are oozing some serum, as she might need veterinary antibacterial ointment and possibly oral antibiotics. You should definitely use some protective ointments for the pads in the future when going outside in icy wether conditions.

My dog's paw pads are raw and painful from cold snow. How to treat?

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