How to clean dog paws after a muddy walk?
Arielle Bode
2025-06-23 07:34:47
Count answers: 7
Upon returning home, give your dog a thorough but gentle rinse. Use lukewarm water in a shallow bowl or small bucket to either immerse one or both paws at a time. Start from their paws and work your way up to the legs ensuring to rinse away as much mud as possible without causing discomfort. Use an appropriate towel or chamois to carefully dry one leg at a time, ensuring you do not pull the leg out sideways but rather stand over the dog and lift the paws backwards while drying the wet fur. If your dog is so muddy that a bath is required then please ensure you use dog appropriate shampoo and rinse your dog thoroughly after shampooing to remove all traces of soap.
Alisa Jenkins
2025-06-23 07:17:55
Count answers: 10
For a no-frills and cost-effective approach, a paper towel or washcloth soaked in warm water is a perfect way to clean your pet’s feet after a walk. For extra dirty paws, you can use a dab of dog shampoo on the washcloth and make sure to wipe off thoroughly. Washing/wiping between the toes and pads is very important: that’s where nasty stuff can accumulate. Gently turning your dog’s paw toward you and carefully cleaning or washing between the pads is recommended. Always separate each of the dog’s claws for proper cleaning. If your pet's feet get wet, but no dirt, salt, or chemicals came in contact with the foot, you can just dry the foot with a towel. Make sure you get the pad area of the foot dry, just squeeze each foot a couple of times with a clean towel to get most of the water off if your pet comes in wet from the winter weather. Use a towel to dry off the feet after a rainy walk or after bathing as well, so Fido doesn't track water all over the house.
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