{"id":4695,"date":"2022-09-08T03:15:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T03:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/"},"modified":"2022-09-09T05:31:55","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T05:31:55","slug":"what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I use on dog paws?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#What_can_I_use_on_dog_paws\" title=\"What can I use on dog paws?\">What can I use on dog paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#What_can_I_use_to_moisturize_my_dogs_paws\" title=\"What can I use to moisturize my dogs paws?\">What can I use to moisturize my dogs paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#How_can_I_soothe_my_dogs_irritated_paws\" title=\"How can I soothe my dogs irritated paws?\">How can I soothe my dogs irritated paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#Can_you_use_human_lotion_on_dogs_paws\" title=\"Can you use human lotion on dogs paws?\">Can you use human lotion on dogs paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#Can_I_use_Vaseline_on_my_dogs_paws\" title=\"Can I use Vaseline on my dog\u2019s paws?\">Can I use Vaseline on my dog\u2019s paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#How_do_you_make_paw_balm_for_dogs\" title=\"How do you make paw balm for dogs?\">How do you make paw balm for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_keeps_licking_his_paws\" title=\"What should I do if my dog keeps licking his paws?\">What should I do if my dog keeps licking his paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_a_yeast_infection_on_his_paws\" title=\"How do I know if my dog has a yeast infection on his paws?\">How do I know if my dog has a yeast infection on his paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#Can_I_put_coconut_oil_on_my_dogs_paws\" title=\"Can I put coconut oil on my dogs paws?\">Can I put coconut oil on my dogs paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#Can_I_put_Vaseline_on_my_dog\" title=\"Can I put Vaseline on my dog?\">Can I put Vaseline on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#Should_I_moisturize_my_dogs_pads\" title=\"Should I moisturize my dog\u2019s pads?\">Should I moisturize my dog\u2019s pads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#Is_there_a_lotion_for_dogs\" title=\"Is there a lotion for dogs?\">Is there a lotion for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#Can_Neosporin_be_used_on_dogs\" title=\"Can Neosporin be used on dogs?\">Can Neosporin be used on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-on-dog-paws\/#Is_olive_oil_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Is olive oil safe for dogs?\">Is olive oil safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_on_dog_paws\"><\/span>What can I use on dog paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">If it\u2019s winter time and your dog is outside often, you may consider a wax based pad conditioner. If you are just treating his pads for weekly conditioning, olive oil, coconut oil, or petroleum jelly will work to soften the pads and relieve minor cracks, scrapes, and cuts.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-raw-dog-paws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do you treat raw dog paws?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-use-to-moisturize-my-dogs-paws\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_to_moisturize_my_dogs_paws\"><\/span>What can I use to moisturize my dogs paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hammer says, \u201cThe best thing to do is rub Vitamin E cream into the pad just like you would if you used hand lotion on your own hands. But be sure to rub the ointment in well so the dog doesn\u2019t lick it off.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yhIAUW3650I\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-soothe-my-dogs-irritated-paws\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_soothe_my_dogs_irritated_paws\"><\/span>How can I soothe my dogs irritated paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Simply combine a mixture of 50 percent apple cider vinegar and 50 percent water in a clean spray bottle, then spray your dog\u2019s itchy spots with the solution. 2 If your dog\u2019s paws are irritated, you can use the mixture for a nice, relaxing paw soak for up to five minutes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-use-human-lotion-on-dogs-paws\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_human_lotion_on_dogs_paws\"><\/span>Can you use human lotion on dogs paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t use human lotion on the dogs\u2019 pads, it may soften pads too much and lead to more issues. Instead look into pad moisturizers specifically designed for a dog\u2019s dried out paws. While rubbing in the lotion give the dog a paw massage by rubbing between the pads and up in between each toe.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pwRnzROnQ8k\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-use-vaseline-on-my-dog-s-paws\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_Vaseline_on_my_dogs_paws\"><\/span>Can I use Vaseline on my dog\u2019s paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paw balm or petroleum jelly-based products keep your dog\u2019s paws safe and moisturized. If boots don\u2019t feel right for your best friend, try Vaseline or a paw balm such as Musher\u2019s Secret.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-make-paw-balm-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_paw_balm_for_dogs\"><\/span>How do you make paw balm for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Directions<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In a small pot or double boiler over low heat melt the oils, shea butter, and beeswax.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully pour the mixture into lip balm tubes and\/or tins.<\/li>\n<li>Let them cool on the counter until hard.<\/li>\n<li>Cap and label.<\/li>\n<li>Keep away from extreme heat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-do-if-my-dog-keeps-licking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_keeps_licking_his_paws\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog keeps licking his paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should work with your veterinarian to determine the cause and find an appropriate solution. Don\u2019t wait too long to do this, because the moisture of constant foot licking can cause a secondary bacterial or yeast infection \u2013 causing even more itching, redness, swelling, and licking.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-has-a-yeast-infection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_a_yeast_infection_on_his_paws\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog has a yeast infection on his paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs Your Dog May Have a Yeast Infection<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Skin redness or itching.<\/li>\n<li>Sticky or yellow\/green discharge.<\/li>\n<li>Sores.<\/li>\n<li>Greasy coat.<\/li>\n<li>Hair loss.<\/li>\n<li>Smelly skin.<\/li>\n<li>Thickening skin.<\/li>\n<li>Crusty, flaky skin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vetericyn.com\/Vetericyn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/01_yeast-infections-in-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"How to Care for Yeast Infections in Dogs\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yhIAUW3650I\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-put-coconut-oil-on-my-dogs-paws\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_coconut_oil_on_my_dogs_paws\"><\/span>Can I put coconut oil on my dogs paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Topical Benefits \u2013 It\u2019s been known to help skin conditions like hot spots, bites, stings, or itchy, dry skin. Shampoos made with organic oils such as coconut oil can improve damaged skin and reduce allergens. Some pet owners have even made a DIY paw balm with coconut oil as one of the ingredients.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-put-vaseline-on-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_Vaseline_on_my_dog\"><\/span>Can I put Vaseline on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is vaseline is toxic for dogs? Technically no, vaseline is not toxic to your dog. It is also usually not the best choice as your dog can lick it off their skin or paws. If your pup ingests enough they might get an upset stomach, which can lead to vomiting or diarrhea if they ingest enough.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-moisturize-my-dog-s-pads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_moisturize_my_dogs_pads\"><\/span>Should I moisturize my dog\u2019s pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should moisturize your dog\u2019s paw pads if they are cracked, peeling, or too dry.\u00a0 Be careful not to overdo it \u2014 if your dog already has soft paw pads, moisturizing them can make them more susceptible to tearing or ripping when they walk on rough surfaces.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-there-a-lotion-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_lotion_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is there a lotion for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fresh topical lotion offers pets fast and effective relief from skin irritations; yeast problems, hot spots, black skin disease, scaly skin, flea allergies, dermatitis and dry skin conditions including dandruff. DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion works on dogs, cats or horses and is made in the USA.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d-7HmvE7qNU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-neosporin-be-used-on-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Neosporin_be_used_on_dogs\"><\/span>Can Neosporin be used on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news is that Neosporin is regarded as safe to use on dogs. This means that if your pooch trips and scrapes his elbow, that handy tube of triple antibiotic ointment you have in your bathroom cabinet will do the trick.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a4JJeYPb3go\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-olive-oil-safe-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_olive_oil_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is olive oil safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The recommended dose of olive oil for dogs is no more than one teaspoon of olive oil per 20 pounds of body weight per meal. It can be mixed in with your pup\u2019s regular fresh or dried dog food.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What can I use on dog paws?What can I use to moisturize my dogs paws?How can I soothe my dogs irritated paws?Can you use human lotion on dogs paws?Can I use Vaseline on my dog\u2019s paws?How do you make paw balm for dogs?What should I do if my dog keeps licking his&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194430,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-can-I-use-on-dog-paws.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4695"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4695"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4695\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194431,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4695\/revisions\/194431"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194430"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4695"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4695"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4695"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}