furpaw

I'm using it on Dylan right now, to heal a wound on her wrist.

You might try wrapping the Neosporined paw in vet tape (also
available in drugstores in boring beige under the name of
self-adhering elastic bandage or some-such - the self-adhering is
the critical part). This will protect the pad and keep her from
licking off the Neosporin. Dylan pretty much leaves the tape alone
and doesn't try to rip it off.

HTH -

FurPaw

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child

I agree, for the most part, but some dogs pads dont' callous, apparently.

I have a dog who has perpetually wimpy pads. This dog skijors, hikes and
pulls a scooter in summer. We have tried everything, including some topical
stuff called "tuf foot" or something, and his pads simply remain soft and
smooth as a baby's butt. I finally gave up trying to toughen the feet and
started him on booties for any of his pulling activities - he is fine on
hikes. I prefer cheap booties to muttluks, but generally keep him in
neoprene. That way I can keep the foot wet with cold water, to prevent
overheating in summer.