Our pooch's pads.

[Nana]

OH was well enough to take our cocker J to the vets yesterday. He's been having trouble with his pads. The vet's visit before, OH was advised to use vaseline every day on his pads. He's not in pain tho. They haven't improved so he took him back yesterday.

They aren't burnt as we're very aware this can happen. He's only gone on walks when it's cool & the pavements etc aren't hot. The vet said that it's a hereditory skin condition but it's the worse case he's seen. He took pictures & cut the dead skin off from around each pad. The pictures he took he's showing to the dermatologist vet who is at the practice. We'll wait to hear from them what to do next. Meanwhile OH mixes liquid parafin with warm water & soak his paws.

Our lovely J is so good natured. He was so good at the vets that the vet gave him a doggy treat.

[Oma]

It's a bit like hard skin on your feet isn't it Nana , these pets cost a fortune but wouldn't be without them would we 😊

[Nanto2girls]

Hope his pads heal up soon Nana.

[Gemini]

Aww, poor doggy! I'm glad the vet gave him a treat

[Daisy]

Awww, poor little J. That must be quite sore. Eva has quite rough pads and I try and remember to put Musher's Secret (Wax) on them. But I think it needs to be done regularly, and I'm afraid I don't always remember! But your boy sounds much more serious, poor lad. I hope they can sort it out for him.

[Nana]

Thanks everyone. OH can't remember what the vet said it was. I'll find out tho. They're not just rough pads Daisy, it's a medical condition. Little J doesn't seem to notice them & doesn't even give any indication that they're even sore. Hope we hear back from the vets soon.🤞

[Daisy]

Nana - it does sound a lot worse than rough pads like Eva's poor doggy. Dogs are very good at hiding pain, but I do hope it isn't hurting him. Hopefully the vet will give you a ring and explain soon.

He's a very good boy to be so tolerant. Eva doesn't even like me putting soft wax on her pads. She lets me do it, but you can see she only just tolerating the indignity!

[Plantaholic]

That sounds very painful Nana, he was a good boy at the vets and deserved his treat.

[Nana]

Thanks. OH took cockatiel to vets for a nail trim, (as I said in another thread) & he asked about our little J's paws. It's a condition called Hyperkeratosis, 'hairy paws'. It's on the 'net of course. Vet sugested getting Dermoscent Bio Balm which OH has ordered. 👍

[Gemini]

I hope that helps him Nana.

[Nana]

So do I Gem. Thanks.

[Daisy]

Nana - we live and learn. Who even dreamed dogs could get hairy paws! I hope the balm helps him, poor love. xx

[Nana]

Thanks. Oh has used the balm on J's paws & said it looks promising.🐾

[Clover]

That’s encouraging Nana. Hope the improvement continues.

[Daisy]

Nana - I hope the balm helps.