greytdecals Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I am curious as to why Maggie-Mae's paw pads are all turning pink and super smooth? They used to be black and rough. I did a google search and couldn't come up with any good info as to why. Any particular reason why? It's a very pale pink. Thanks for any help. Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Have you been walking her much less? Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdecals Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Have you been walking her much less? Nope, we walk them almost every day. Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbuck Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 This may sound obvious but was there a change of walking surface? When I moved, we went from walking on the grass to walking on cement almost exclusively. Freddy had some pink in the middle of his pads for the first month and they became quite smooth, especially on the warmer days. Now we use Musher's Secret to prevent any pad damage and the stuff seems to be working fairly well. Quote Freddy (Superior Freddy) on Greyhound-Data.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I've noticed that with Kasey too, and I honestly am not sure why. I've been monitoring it for a while, and a couple of the pads are nearly "worn" for lack of a better term. We didn't have a change of walking surface either. I wonder if it's an age thing....interesting that another person has noticed the same thing! Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdecals Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 This may sound obvious but was there a change of walking surface? When I moved, we went from walking on the grass to walking on cement almost exclusively. Freddy had some pink in the middle of his pads for the first month and they became quite smooth, especially on the warmer days. Now we use Musher's Secret to prevent any pad damage and the stuff seems to be working fairly well. She seems to want to walk on the grass on the edge of the sidewalk and not the sidewalk itself....but I do not know if this is because her pads are sensitive or the walking on the grass has turned her pads pink? Also, she no longer has access to any grass in our backyard..only cement and pea gravel. Wonder if that has anything to do with it? The other hounds pads are fine. I've noticed that with Kasey too, and I honestly am not sure why. I've been monitoring it for a while, and a couple of the pads are nearly "worn" for lack of a better term. We didn't have a change of walking surface either. I wonder if it's an age thing....interesting that another person has noticed the same thing! I wondered if it is age related too because Maggie will be 10 this month. Did I mention she is a tripod? Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 It is about the pads getting worn from walking or the rough surface. All dogs who get walked or go on hard surfaces have pink spots on their pads. If they're all really pink it suggests the backyard is pretty abrasive. And as a tripod she's got relatively more weight on each of her legs, too. Musher's Secret isn't a bad idea. But FWIW my girl hates pea gravel and I'd never make her spend a lot of time on it. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdecals Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 It is about the pads getting worn from walking or the rough surface. All dogs who get walked or go on hard surfaces have pink spots on their pads. If they're all really pink it suggests the backyard is pretty abrasive. And as a tripod she's got relatively more weight on each of her legs, too. Musher's Secret isn't a bad idea. But FWIW my girl hates pea gravel and I'd never make her spend a lot of time on it. Really, you are actually going to go there and tell me I make her spend a lot of time on the pea gravel... FYI she goes out, does her business and goes back to the luxurious beds I have set up outside for the hounds. If what you say that ALL dogs that get walked on hard surfaces have pink pads then why do all 3 of my other greyhounds NOT have pink pads??? This is where they spend their time... Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz_in_PA Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Dang! they have an umbrella, too? Dash wants to come to your house. I wonder if it's related to being a tripod. I'm sure that changed her gait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdecals Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Dang! they have an umbrella, too? Dash wants to come to your house. I wonder if it's related to being a tripod. I'm sure that changed her gait. Tell Dash we have an extra bed for him I would say it's related to being a tripod but she has been a tripod for 3 years and 5 months...why all of a sudden the change? That's why I don't know if that is the reason. Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Different flooring in the house? Different floor cleaner? Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Could it be a reaction to fertilizer and chemicals along your walking route? Our neighborhood is loaded with lawn service trucks spraying crap everywhere. We will be wiping paws after every walk from now until Winter returns because of it. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Suzie, are you FB friends with Shelley Lake? She might know--I've seen noses turn pink, but not paw pads. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdecals Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Suzie, are you FB friends with Shelley Lake? She might know--I've seen noses turn pink, but not paw pads. Yes, I am! I shall ask her! Thanks! Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 It's comes from being to sexy for her toes! Maggie-Mae is just too sexy for black pads. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdecals Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 It's comes from being to sexy for her toes! Maggie-Mae is just too sexy for black pads. Hitting the "like" button Pink is a good color on her Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz_in_PA Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'm too sexy for my toes, too sexy for my toes. Too sexy and it shows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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