Why are my dog's paws raw and bleeding from playing on carpet?

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We just got a 15 month old dog. His old family had all hard wood floors and he wasnt able to be very active due to the wifes allergies. Now that we have him almost every room has carpet and he is very active playing, running and sliding around on the carpet. After prolonged play or if he gets really riled up and is sliding on the carpet the skin above the pads where he slides gets raw and sometimes bleeds. Could this just be due to the flooring change and the extreme increase in play on carpet? Pet's info: Dog | Plott | Male | 1 year and 2 months old | 75 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Congrats on your new dog! Yes, it could be the change in floor and the increased play that is causing the skin above his pads to get raw and bleed sometimes. It sounds like he is loving being in your home! I would consider getting Musher's Secret, which is a paw protection wax that may help keep the skin from getting so raw and irritated. You can get it at a pet store or online.

Why are my dog's paws raw and bleeding from playing on carpet?

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