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capt_noonie · 05-08-2010, 10:28 PM

Didn't know where to put this. Not a health question, not an obedience question (not totally anyway)....

The black color on the pads. Uni's back pads (where she pulls a LOT, obedience problem...) seems to be wearing out the black color and now they are pink on the back edges. Is the black only on the surface? Or is it normally pink on the edges and on the inside part (when it goes up close to the skin?) bf said no more running at Craig park ( a fave park with lots of hills, and nice and clean!) bc she's wearing off her black on her pads. Is it possible? They are not rough and calloused anymore. They are super soft like she went to the nail spa, or she pulls too much whilst running in place.

I'm afraid she will rub her pads raw. She did it to her back nails before until they started bleeding.

Nancy1999 · 05-09-2010, 12:31 PM

Mardelin said that she has had that problem with one of her girls, and doesn't know what causes it, but she recommends Bag Balm and says to use it every night. Bag Balm can be purchased at most drug stores. Ointment | Walgreens

BlueBelle · 05-09-2010, 12:33 PM

I have seen this on my daughters Bischon. She pulls so hard on the concrete drive way that her nails were worn down and her pads started bleeding around the edges. My daughter cleaned them put bacitracin ointment on them and wrapped her legs in what looked like leg warmers for a day or two to keep them clean and protected.

capt_noonie · 05-09-2010, 12:34 PM

Thanks! She had the pulling problem? or the black fading problem?

Nancy1999 · 05-09-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Thanks! She had the pulling problem? or the black fading problem?

Mardelin said that her girl had the pink around the edges problem, and the Bag Balm will toughen up the pads. I'll notify Mardelin, she can help you better.

Mardelin · 05-09-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Thanks! She had the pulling problem? or the black fading problem?

The fading black problem. I don't know what it's caused from. But, the Bag Balm will condition the foot pads.

capt_noonie · 05-09-2010, 12:47 PM

Okay thank you!

kjc · 05-09-2010, 05:06 PM

I wonder if putting booties on her would help?

YorkieTherapy · 05-09-2010, 05:42 PM

I've never try this product but it sounds good from the description.

Clean Run: Tuf-Foot

capt_noonie · 05-09-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieTherapy

I've never try this product but it sounds good from the description.

Clean Run: Tuf-Foot

hmmm, sounds promising! She needs a teflon coating. NO wait, what's that stuff, oh kevlar! Uni needs a kevlar coating!!!

manolos mom · 05-10-2010, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Mardelin said that she has had that problem with one of her girls, and doesn't know what causes it, but she recommends Bag Balm and says to use it every night. Bag Balm can be purchased at most drug stores. Ointment | Walgreens

I used Bag Balm long ago when I was nursing my daughters. It toughens that tender area. I bought mine at the feed store. Dont laugh, Farmers use this to toughen up the udders on nursing mamma pigs. Glad to see they sell this product at walgreens.

beader · 05-10-2010, 03:34 AM

Bag Balm works great on your own hands and feet if they are dry too

kjc · 05-10-2010, 05:02 AM

Definitely good stuff! Might be less expensive at a feed/tack store. A lot of horse hoof products are great for hands and nails... and pup feet!

05-08-2010, 10:28 PM	#1
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Another foot question! Didn't know where to put this. Not a health question, not an obedience question (not totally anyway).... The black color on the pads. Uni's back pads (where she pulls a LOT, obedience problem...) seems to be wearing out the black color and now they are pink on the back edges. Is the black only on the surface? Or is it normally pink on the edges and on the inside part (when it goes up close to the skin?) bf said no more running at Craig park ( a fave park with lots of hills, and nice and clean!) bc she's wearing off her black on her pads. Is it possible? They are not rough and calloused anymore. They are super soft like she went to the nail spa, or she pulls too much whilst running in place. I'm afraid she will rub her pads raw. She did it to her back nails before until they started bleeding. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

05-09-2010, 12:31 PM	#2
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Mardelin said that she has had that problem with one of her girls, and doesn't know what causes it, but she recommends Bag Balm and says to use it every night. Bag Balm can be purchased at most drug stores. Ointment \| Walgreens __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

05-09-2010, 12:33 PM	#3
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	I have seen this I have seen this on my daughters Bischon. She pulls so hard on the concrete drive way that her nails were worn down and her pads started bleeding around the edges. My daughter cleaned them put bacitracin ointment on them and wrapped her legs in what looked like leg warmers for a day or two to keep them clean and protected.

05-09-2010, 12:34 PM	#4
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Thanks! She had the pulling problem? or the black fading problem? __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

05-09-2010, 12:47 PM	#7
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Okay thank you! __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

05-09-2010, 05:06 PM	#8
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I wonder if putting booties on her would help? __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

05-09-2010, 05:42 PM	#9
YorkieTherapy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 499	I've never try this product but it sounds good from the description. Clean Run: Tuf-Foot __________________ "What I do is wag my tail and lick your face until you feel better!" Guinness and Penny:

05-10-2010, 03:34 AM	#12
beader Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: wi Posts: 91	Bag Balm works great on your own hands and feet if they are dry too

05-10-2010, 05:02 AM	#13
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Definitely good stuff! Might be less expensive at a feed/tack store. A lot of horse hoof products are great for hands and nails... and pup feet! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity