[Dailydrool] Sore Paws

[Molly Thompson via Dailydrool]

Thanks Marie! It has been a very wet summer here.


On 8/19/2017 10:31 PM, Marie Radebaugh via Dailydrool wrote:
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>  Over the year, I've had several Bassets who got irritated paws during 
> the hot, damp summer.  After experimenting with every powder, 
> medication and suggestion possible, I came to the conclusion that 
> there are only two things that worked for me.
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> My favorite was to use 1/2 cup cider vinegar or white vinegar to 1 cup 
> of water.  Wipe the paws several times a day, especially after being 
> outside, let the vinegar water sit for a few minutes and then dry 
> thoroughly with an old clean towel.  Do not rinse off what little 
> might be left on the paws as the smell will help keep your hound from 
> licking the paws.
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> The other treatment I found effective was to put 1 tablespoon of 
> liquid bleach (Clorox) into a cup of water and do the same to the paws 
> except after the solution sits on the paws, take a wet rag and wipe 
> off the solution.  I always rinsed the paws a few times before drying. 
>  The only thing I don't like about this is that if you have carpet or 
> flooring that can be affected by the bleach, you need to be sure that 
> the paws are free from any solution so you don't discolor your floor.
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> The main thing is to keep the paws clean and dry.  Whatever you try, 
> just remember that your Basset will probably try to lick it so make 
> sure that it's something that won't be harmful.
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