SamanthaTopper Webboard User Reg: 03-24-2011
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Radar has had some issues lately with his main foot pads getting worn and blistered on our bike runs. I've laid him off of it until I can find some suitable boots for him to wear.
However, last time we biked was over a week ago and I checked all his pads and noted the spots that were blistered. I checked his carpal pads as well, and they seemed healthy and intact.
Fast forward to two days ago, I notice him licking a LOT at his carpal pads. I checked them out, everything looked fine. I cleaned them off thinking maybe something was irritating them.
Today I catch him licking them again, check them out, and they're very dry, almost cracked in some places, and the edges nearest the hairline on the outside of the pads are very scaley and almost scabby. I'm about to clean them up good, put some moisturizing cream on them, wrap them up in cotton, and then vet wrap, but what could cause this?
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Something dawned on me. Could this be urine burn? He often pees on his legs because he's too lazy to lift up properly. Could he have had a cut and the urine inflamed it and caused him to lick and eventually scab things?
Funny Samantha,
I have a similar thing going with Thor; his right paw and elbow, though I am getting a yeasty smell so I made an appointment with the Vet for tomorrow.
The only time he has had a skin problem in the past; it turned out to be serious so I am getting this checked out ASAP. I'm thinking mold but is that weird it's only on the right side?
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I know about urine for athletes foot first hand ....
But this morning I changed the gauze and the pad itself is softening up from the Almond oil I found that I used to use on my own tough feet. I was able to remove some of the softened scabby stuff and it's definitely blood colored. The cracks that seemed almost raw have started to heal. It's amazing how their feet heal so fast.
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Had the vet check his pads out while we were there for a rabies update, and she said to not be concerned unless they're actually cracking open and bleeding. They have gotten better after four days of wraps and oil and she said it was most likely from skidding around (even on grass) while playing.
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