Caring For Paws Of Your Puppy

The legs of a puppy bear many things during a typical day: asphalt, concrete, muddy grass, gravel and broken glass sometimes. The pads of the dogs are designed to be tough, but the pads of the pups have not yet hardened, so you will help your puppy to care.

Check the legs during walks

When you are out walking, keep an eye on your puppy to see if he can or licks its paws. Raise one leg may indicate that your puppy wants to play, but he has a splinter that you must withdraw. The size of the claws is not difficult, but you must let your veterinarian or groomer show you how, since mistakes can hurt your puppy and discouraged again.


After an out, inspect your dog's paws to check for injuries or remove sharp objects. If you find something, you can use pliers to remove or consult your veterinarian if the leg seems irritated or infected.

Grooming and care of claws

Long hair can hide dirt, also make sure that the hair between the toes and claws of your puppy not too long. If your puppy does not spend much time on hard surfaces, like tar, you should probably cut his nails once in a while, because it could become painful to walk if the claws are too long. After an out, inspect your dog's paws to check for injuries or remove sharp objects. If you find something, you can use pliers to remove or consult your veterinarian if the leg seems irritated or infected.


The size of the claws is not difficult, but you must let your veterinarian or groomer show you how, since mistakes can hurt your puppy and discouraged again.

Winter care of feet

The salt on the road and the sand can burn the pads of a puppy, and his mouth and his stomach if he licks them. Also, wipe the paws of your puppy when you get home and check that there is more salt or sand between the pads. A little bit of Vaseline every day is very soothing if your puppy has cracked or dry pads. The size of the claws is not difficult, but you must let your veterinarian or groomer show you how, since mistakes can hurt your puppy and discouraged again.


On days when there is wind and where it freezes, there is a risk of frostbite to the feet, nose and ears of your puppy. A well-fitting coat is perfect for most situations, but if you spend a lot of time walking in the snow, you can use slippers. After an out, inspect your dog's paws to check for injuries or remove sharp objects. If you find something, you can use pliers to remove or consult your veterinarian if the leg seems irritated or infected.