pontypool 0 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I have just started working a JRT pup i bought from this site. The problem is that when i get him home he goes beserk with what i believe are nettle stings to his paws. Any anvice on what i can put on his paws either before or after walking to lessen his discomfort Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spiritofold 0 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Tomatoe juice will neutralise the acid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,172 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 His feet will toughen up as he gets older: try and keep him away from the stingers while he's little, though it won't do him any harm unless he chews his paws raw. My dogs usually become immune to nettles by the time they're about 5 months old. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
willum 89 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 make doc leaf shoes for him ? lol sorry mate i used to have the same thing with all my dogs they become imune to it over time just bath his /her feet but not with warm water as this will only highten the irritation . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepp 2,285 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Why not run him a nice warm bath with scented candles and relaxing music in the background. Followed by a foot massage using essential oils. Either that or leave him in the back garden for an hour and let him in after hes stopped fannying around. Shepp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Fell Terrier 864 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Why not run him a nice warm bath with scented candles and relaxing music in the background. Followed by a foot massage using essential oils. Either that or leave him in the back garden for an hour and let him in after hes stopped fannying around. Shepp Pontypool, it's a dog mate, it doesnt need pampering like a new born child. It'll get used to the nettles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pontypool 0 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Thanks everyone that replied Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchman 256 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 give it half a piriton tablet mate,my little cocker bitch was the same as a pup used to run the walls when we got home,this was told to me by my local vet and it works,it will soon grow out of it atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick328 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 my dog is 2 and half and still does it,also gets it bad on face and goes mental when i get home. he doesn't have soft pads either? just some dogs i reckon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pontypool 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 The Piriton worked many thanks for the advice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchman 256 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 The Piriton worked many thanks for the advice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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