Pads

[Gilbey 1,408]

Neatsfoot oil.

folk also put lard on pads or Mushers secret, but never seen either used?

Edited May 24, 2019 by Gilbey

[skycat 6,172]

Pads, like all skin, are a good indicator of the dog's general health, and a lack of fat and/or accessible protein can cause drying to the skin. That's assuming the dog isn't running for miles on gravel or tarmac which is hardly a suitable surface. That said, some dogs, like some people, do suffer more from dry skin and may need additional fat in their diet. Personally, I'd animal fat rather than vegetable oil of any kind. 

Even running about on grass on hard ground can damage the pads at this time of year. 

[Black neck 15,162]

3 hours ago, skycat said:

Pads, like all skin, are a good indicator of the dog's general health, and a lack of fat and/or accessible protein can cause drying to the skin. That's assuming the dog isn't running for miles on gravel or tarmac which is hardly a suitable surface. That said, some dogs, like some people, do suffer more from dry skin and may need additional fat in their diet. Personally, I'd animal fat rather than vegetable oil of any kind. 

Even running about on grass on hard ground can damage the pads at this time of year. 

Well the bitch has never had it before but she is gerrin on abit at 8 year old I dont run them atall this time of year ok the odd accident but not lately 

I will put some beef fat in the grub and try abit camrosa and foot jollop thanks for your help