How do I toughen up my dog's paw pads?
Madison Spencer
2025-09-18 14:09:45
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To toughen up your dog's paw pads, you can get its feet accustomed to tougher surfaces by walking or running the dog on rough surfaces like asphalt or gravel on a daily basis. If your dog has an outdoor kennel, cover the kennel floor in pea gravel as it can also help with toughening of your dog's pads. Supplements, especially zinc, can help to toughen your dog's pads and heal them if the pad paws are damaged or injured. Zinc is an essential mineral for collagen development that helps restore skin and strengthen connective tissues of the paw pads. Conditioning is one of the easiest ways to toughen up your dog's paw pads. You can wash and dry your dog's paw pads after every trip outside.