greysmom Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Bag Balm - about a 3 inch square green colored metal box. Works great and is pretty inexpensive no matter where you get it. Someone here recommended these great rubber booties - I've forgotten the name, of course (the booties and the person!) - but they are basically like large, heavy-duty balloons with the rim cut off. They go on kind of tight, so I get the larger size. They are inexpensive as well and seem to last a while for each pair. I'll try and find out what they are and get back to you. greysmom Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 OK - here they are. Pawz Dog Boots http://www.pawzdogboots.com/ greysmom Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahsBlackPack Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I've also seen bag balm at Fleet Farm. Look over by the horse tack and the cattle products. Quote Sarah, mom to Stella and Winston . And to Prince, Katie Z, Malone, Brooke, Freddie, Angel and Fast who are all waiting at the Bridge!www.gpawisconsin.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytNut Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Bag Balm can be found at any farm/ranch supply or feed store as it was originally (and still is) used to treat cracked, sore udders on cows. If you want something completely natural and free of petro-chemicals, Gardener's Dream Cream from AromaCrystal is the way to go. The stuff smells and feels amazing, and boy does it work. Ye gads, I love that stuff. You can use it for just about anything that ails your skin and one of its advertised uses is actually for cracked feet--both human and animal. It's spendy, but a little bit goes a long way. My only complaint is that it can be hard to find. You might find it in a health food or New Age type store that sells bath and body products, or you can order it online at Gardener's Dream Cream Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Another Bag Balm user here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Get some Tuf-Foot and yor worries will be over. www.tuffoot.com KV Vet also carries. Easiest way to use is to put it in a little cosmetic spray bottle and spray it on before bed. (It will stain fabric while it is wet.) IT WORKS! PS_ Have a lot of experience with Thera-Paws. They are wonderful and will stay on even when running fast or sloshing through mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whatahound Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Bag Balm here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ok so I'm reporting back! I bought some Bag Balm from CVS yesterday (they didn't have it at Whole Foods, which is weird ) and boy did it make a difference! This morning Merlin was ready to roll! He was really cheerful on his walk and actually trotted happily, something he hasn't done in a while - even since the cold spell started in earnest, in fact. Thank you so much for the advice!!!! Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane4114 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I buy Dog Booties here. Medium size with VELSTRETCH closure. They have worked well for us. I figured if they stay on sled dogs they should be fine for mine. They don't come up high, but I'm only concerned for their pads. All of the dogs here (my own and fosters) have worn them without issue. Here is a picture of Ausitn and Matt with their booties on just before a walk. P.S.... It's easier to put on booties when they are upside down. Quote Willow( Hi Tech Popandgo ) CGC #31965 Calico Salad x MayPop 8-9-93/9-24-07 Austin( Nodak Austin ) #55202 Chrisse's Twelve x Lotsa Liz 2-25-96/2-15-05 Matt( Kelsos Metaphor ) #90695 Oswald Cobblepot x Kelso's Movita 8-10-00/2-28-14 Buddy (Aljo Class Act) #78137 Action By Design x Miss Classy 12-8-98/8-29-09 Sonny (Onaim Excalibur)#97927 Flying Train x Rough Diamond 9-7-01/1-9-2016Hunter (SS Snow Roll) #35135 Craigie Whistler x Lightning Snow 10-4-2005/9-23-17 Leo (Yolo Empleo)#72060 4-13-18 Fiesta Paraguas x Mega Bien Hecho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kitty_cat Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 We use booties bought from Walmart, medium size, they work very well as long as there is no walking in deep snow, and no running either, just stick to the cleared sidewalks. Have to tie the velcro on tight. We have a humidifier going in the winter too. Don't know what to use to treat the pads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beautybabe Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Burt's Bees Hand Salve is nice, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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