Dog paw pads torn after hike, can't walk. When should I see a vet?

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Took my dogs on a hike yesterday. The terrain wasnt the best but ive taken them on that same hike before. They came back and their paw pads were all torn up. Ive washed the pads and put antibacterial on them twice today. They can hardly walk to go out to the bathroom. im doing everything i read online but am starting to worry about them. Ive read it takes 10 days for them to heal. Is this normal for this circumstance or do i need to take them to a vet? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 60 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry to hear that Reaves and Marilyn are having such a hard time after their hike. Paw pads can take a while to heal and can be very painful. I would recommend having your veterinarian examine them to determine if they need any treatment other than what you are currently doing, to determine which pain medication will help them feel better, and also to determine the best way to protect their feet. Sometimes I will recommend commercial booties while paw pads heal, but sometimes I will teach owners to bandage feet at home if they are severely affected. Good luck! I hope they feel better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Dog paw pads torn after hike, can't walk. When should I see a vet?

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