Cut Pad

[KatMatPhi]

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My whippet suffered a cut pad on his back paw day before yesterday. He tries not to put it down when we are in the house but when we are out runs about like a mad thing - only to limp again when he gets home. Have decided not to take him out today to give it a chance to heal - but he has got the right hump with me now! Any suggestions as to the best way to deal with cut pads - do they need complete rest or will they heal by themselves regardless.

Grateful for any advice.

 

[moonlake]

My whippet suffered a cut pad on his back paw day before yesterday.  He tries not to put it down when we are in the house but when we are out runs about like a mad thing - only to limp again when he gets home.  Have decided not to take him out today to give it a chance to heal - but he has got the right hump with me now!  Any suggestions as to the best way to deal with cut pads - do they need complete rest or will they heal by themselves regardless.
Grateful for any advice.

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Soak it for 5 minutes in salt water (5 teaspoons to 500ml water) three times a day and keep him on a lead until it has healed. If it looks as if it might have dirt in it, use epsom salt (magnesium sulphate) instead of ordinary salt. (Get it at a pet shop that also has horse things).

Good luck.

Gay

www.moonlake.co.uk

 

[KatMatPhi]

Gay - thanks very much. Will take your advice.

Kathy

 

[June Jonigk]

I agree Epsom Salts are fantastic :thumbsup:

 

[Jacquie]

Sudocream is really good for cut pads :thumbsup:

 

[Finleyfoofoo]

My whippet suffered a cut pad on his back paw day before yesterday.  He tries not to put it down when we are in the house but when we are out runs about like a mad thing - only to limp again when he gets home.  Have decided not to take him out today to give it a chance to heal - but he has got the right hump with me now!  Any suggestions as to the best way to deal with cut pads - do they need complete rest or will they heal by themselves regardless.
Grateful for any advice.

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Hi,

My whippet greyhound cut his pad to the bone 2 weeks ago.He has to have a op to remove a skin flap,and is taking forever to heal!!We purchased 2 neoprene boots from www.jansgifts.co.uk,and threaded a lace through,to help keep it on why he runs.This has made all the difference,just keeping it clean,dry,and the padding from the boot,he is now well on the mend.

Amandax

 

[Strike Whippets]

Agree with Gay ...and then dry the foot and rub in either Aloe Vera gel or Cut and heal gel ... :luck: