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How can I soothe my dog's irritated paws?
Brendon Deckow
2025-07-12 04:59:04
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Colloidal oatmeal baths reduce inflammation and soothe irritated skin. Colloidal oatmeal also washes away any irritants on their skin, and it’s completely non-toxic if they end up sneaking a sip out of the bathwater. Apple cider vinegar is a powerful anti-bacterial and anti-fungal treatment, mix 50% water and 50% ACV, and spray your pups’ paws. You can also create a bath for them to soak their paws in, too. Organic unrefined virgin coconut oil that’s been chilled will soothe your dogs’ paws, and it also feels amazing when you rub it in for your pup. Aloe vera is a strong healing agent, it’s cooling and soothing, and it draws heat away from your dog’s itchy paws. Baking soda paste dries out rashes, alleviates itching, and reduces inflammation, to make the paste, mix 50% baking soda with 50% water and apply the paste to their paws.
Edwina Bergnaum
2025-07-01 17:12:35
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To soothe your dog's irritated paws, avoid unnecessary movements, because dogs aren't aware of how much they move, you need to be proactive at preventing your dog from walking unnecessarily. Make your dog's bed extra comfortable and do your best to keep him on it. Extra plush toys, yummy treats, and obviously, your presence next to it! Use an Antiseptic and Soothing Paw Cream, some creams are antiseptic, others are soothing, and a few do both. Before applying any cream on your dog's paw, you want to cleanse the area fully using baby wipes or salted water. Wait until it is totally dry to start applying the cream. At first, just use a small bit to make sure your dog does not react badly to it. Bandaging the paw yourself or at the vet will help to make sure your dog doesn't lick that precise spot and allows for a better cicatrization. Having your dog wear a collar is the only sure option to avoid this counterproductive behavior.
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Tianna Emard
2025-06-22 03:16:57
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Washing your dog’s paws with water or a natural, skin cooling, shampoo like our Dog Shampoo after long walks outside could also help. The Dog Gel is amazing if your dog is chewing their paw pads, as the cooling gel texture provides some instant relief. It’s also easy to apply and very gentle for the sensitive skin of the pads. Issues with yeast, fungus or parasites could also be contributing to your dog’s itchy paws – but since Anicura has products with antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, you won’t have to resort to using harsh chemical treatments that might damage your dog’s skin even further. The Dog Spray is a bit more potent, as it has a number of essential oils that will calm and nourish the skin. Therefore, we recommend using it over the Gel if your dog is biting the tops of their paws or their legs – essentially, the somewhat less sensitive areas. The liquid of the Spray is so fine that it will sink into the skin super quickly, and it feeds the skin healthy nutrients to make it stronger and more able to fend off flare ups in the future.