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Lexusmom · 09-10-2009, 06:11 AM

Help! I noticed after our walk yesterday that my little Lexus has a red spot on each of her paws (on the same pad on each front paw). I noticed her licking her feet, at first just thinking she was cleaning them, but then she didn't stop! Do you think a 30 minute daily walk could give her sore pads? I take my other yorkie too, and her paws are fine.

what should I do to help her paws heal now? Is it okay for her to continue licking them - will they heal on their own?

Should I put an antiboitic creme on the sore spots and put baby socks on her?

Is there a creme I can get at the pet store to sooth her worn paw?

Any suggestions, would greatly be appreciated!!

ARCHIE · 09-10-2009, 06:23 AM

There's a chance that she burned her pads walking on hot cement.
When it's really hot out I let Buddy walk on the grass instead of the
cement or black top because it can burn the pads.
I would put alittle vasoline on each paw rubbing it in gently.
If she licks it won't hurt her.
I do this in the winter also so his paws don't get cracked from the
cold.

zcb · 09-11-2009, 01:01 PM

Have you noticed her licking her paws before the walk? Our sidewalks get very hot here in Tampa and although Scooter has never burned his feet on them I can see how that could happen. I wouldn't use antibiotics because they can be poisonous if licked, I would put Vaseline on them. Poor little doll, hope she is doing better.

Lexusmom · 09-11-2009, 01:56 PM

Yes she is doing much better and it's only been 2 days. I soaked her feet in tea tree oil (natural disinfectant and anti fungal) dilluted in warm water for 10 min, then I put Bag Balm on her pads before she went to bed. One foot is completely healed the other almost healed. I also did the same thing to my other yorkie to ensure in case it was an infection I got them both covered!

thanks for the help!

09-10-2009, 06:11 AM	#1
Lexusmom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 29	Sore Paws Help! I noticed after our walk yesterday that my little Lexus has a red spot on each of her paws (on the same pad on each front paw). I noticed her licking her feet, at first just thinking she was cleaning them, but then she didn't stop! Do you think a 30 minute daily walk could give her sore pads? I take my other yorkie too, and her paws are fine. what should I do to help her paws heal now? Is it okay for her to continue licking them - will they heal on their own? Should I put an antiboitic creme on the sore spots and put baby socks on her? Is there a creme I can get at the pet store to sooth her worn paw? Any suggestions, would greatly be appreciated!!

09-11-2009, 01:01 PM	#3
zcb YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 509	Have you noticed her licking her paws before the walk? Our sidewalks get very hot here in Tampa and although Scooter has never burned his feet on them I can see how that could happen. I wouldn't use antibiotics because they can be poisonous if licked, I would put Vaseline on them. Poor little doll, hope she is doing better. __________________ “My little dogs ... heartbeats at my feet.” ― Edith Wharton -

09-10-2009, 06:23 AM	#2
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	There's a chance that she burned her pads walking on hot cement. When it's really hot out I let Buddy walk on the grass instead of the cement or black top because it can burn the pads. I would put alittle vasoline on each paw rubbing it in gently. If she licks it won't hurt her. I do this in the winter also so his paws don't get cracked from the cold.

09-11-2009, 01:56 PM	#4
Lexusmom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 29	Yes she is doing much better and it's only been 2 days. I soaked her feet in tea tree oil (natural disinfectant and anti fungal) dilluted in warm water for 10 min, then I put Bag Balm on her pads before she went to bed. One foot is completely healed the other almost healed. I also did the same thing to my other yorkie to ensure in case it was an infection I got them both covered! thanks for the help!