dog feet

Midohio · Post by **Midohio** » Sat May 31, 2003 6:47 pm

Any recommendations for vitamins, supplements or even anitbiotics for a beagle thats pads seem to be too soft. Always getting fine thorns in them when other dogs aren't. Frequent cuts also! Know about bleach treating from a dog several years ago, can't recall what vitamin was perscribed. Vet is no longer in business and having a hard time finding a vet knowledgable in working dogs in new area.

Thanks for your time!

Doc S · Post by **Doc S** » Sat May 31, 2003 8:51 pm

Have you tried any of the commercially available pad toughening topicals? Might also try oral biotin supplementation or even feeding 1/2 packet of Knox gelatin every other day.

midohio · Post by **midohio** » Sun Jun 01, 2003 11:27 pm

yes-biotin, yes on padkote and tough pad, going to try all now with knox gel. Thanks!

Doc S · Post by **Doc S** » Mon Jun 02, 2003 5:36 am

How often do you run the dog? How long? How long have you had him? What are your kennels like?

midohio · Post by **midohio** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 9:14 am

Had her 14 months now, run her about 3 times per week, 4-5 seems to cause trouble, she is in off ground kennel with plastic kennel grading floor in it. Perfectly dry, roof over it.

Doc S · Post by **Doc S** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 5:18 am

Curious...Are the footpads white that give her trouble?