Keeping dog's paws dry in this weather

gettingready

Thanks - would get those for when I take her out but no way my dog walker would, she is not happy about having do dry the dog with a towel after a walk.. sighhh

Shrimply

I might be out of line saying this but get another dog walker. It's not like they are hard to come across.

I don't think I'd be happy with someone walking my dog if taking an extra 5 minutes to ensure a medical condition is thought about and ensuring the dog is happy and healthy.

In my opinion the dog is their responsibility while they have them, as is their welfare. In my humble opinion a person who is prepared to walk the dogs but then leave them wet and uncomfortable is only in it for the money. And it's one of those things where there are a lot of people who actually do it because they enjoy it, and really care about the dogs as well as the profit.

sparrer

Shrimply wrote: »

I might be out of line saying this but get another dog walker. It's not like they are hard to come across.

I don't think I'd be happy with someone walking my dog if taking an extra 5 minutes to ensure a medical condition is thought about and ensuring the dog is happy and healthy.

In my opinion the dog is their responsibility while they have them, as is their welfare. In my humble opinion a person who is prepared to walk the dogs but then leave them wet and uncomfortable is only in it for the money. And it's one of those things where there are a lot of people who actually do it because they enjoy it, and really care about the dogs as well as the profit.

Completely agree with Shrimply, I've never come across a dog walker who doesn't do the best for the dogs in their care. If she can't be bothered to put something on its feet, even just dry it off with a towel, ask yourself why she does the 'job'. It's her sort that gives the rest of us a bad name, and she deserves to lose your custom.

enjoyyourshoes

Could it be athletes foot (Dermatophytosis)?

speak to vet may have more informed prognosis & solution

GBNI

Was the hibiscrub diluted correctly? It shouldn't cause irritation, but I suppose if her skin was already very sore.

I would also consider a new dog walker, sounds a bit lazy if they won't even towel your dog off!

As for waterproofing/mud protection, pig oil might be an idea? People use it on horses to keep mud fever at bay. I've never personally used it on the horse as he doesn't need it so you might want to google it.

ETA : Botanica cream is good for sore skin and to aid healing.

lostinrates

What about looking at the kind of products horse owners use as a barrier against mud fever/ bad field conditions? The barrier creams are likely to make a filthy mess in side and would need walking off so might not suit at all but There are powders which might be most suitable and your dog walker could reapply these on return quickly ( part of how they are meant to work is accepting some moisture gets in but these aim at getting legs dry again). One such is keratex.

gettingready

enjoyyourshoes wrote: »

speak to vet may have more informed prognosis & solution

Of course we have already seen the vet about it, several times in fact - and it was a specialist dermatologist vet.. sighhh

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I am actually looking to change dog walker since few issues came up. Not so easy though believe me. When I find one that I am happy with, will move Zara.

Putting a jacket on the dog (30 sec) - problem, wiping dog off after walk (mud/water) - problem "do not have the time". It only came up recently with this weather and I am tired of having to ask/remind etc. So yes, looking around.

pawsies

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paw-Plunger-Grooming-Washing-Medium/dp/B003AO0VV6

would this work? could take it on walk and when they start getting sore just plunge them to clean out the debris?

chris_n_tj

Its a pity House of Hugo isn't in your neck of the woods.
http://www.houseofhugo.com/

krlyr

I have two pairs of these style boots in the dogs' box of bits. They work well enough, they've fallen off a couple of times if the dogs are really dashing about, but might do you for a bit. I'd probably try them on your evening lead walks for a while, to see how well they stay on, as at least you could find them to pick them up if they fall off (and perhaps relegate them to the first aid kit for indoor use if they're no good)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trixie-Walker-Care-Protective-Boots-/111290235431?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Kitchen_Steamers_Cookers_PP&var=&hash=item19e96a3a27

The other options are the running type boots like Ruffwear and similar - but you're looking at £35+ for a pair - or maybe the rubber bits that are a bit tighter fitting
http://www.k9active.co.uk/natural-rubber-dog-boots-by-pawz/