Skin Soother
Heal and prevent interdigital cysts with this all-natural, organic healing balm.
Imagine having an ingrown hair between your fingers—also imagine that you cannot use your other fingers to scratch it! If your dog is suffering from interdigital furunculosis, they’re probably quite uncomfortable and need a remedy, quick.
Interdigital furuncles, sometimes incorrectly referred to as interdigital cysts, are painful lesions which can occur on the webbing between dogs’ toes. If your dog is limping, licking or chewing on their paws, or you notice something amiss about their paws, you should check closely for furuncles, which look like red, hairless, raised bumps between their toes.

Two interdigital furuncles between a Labrador’s toes
What Causes Interdigital Cysts in Dogs?
There are many factors that may contribute to the development of interdigital furuncles. The most common cause is an underlying skin infection. However, allergies, mites, ingrown hairs, excessive paw licking, and poor foot conformation can also cause these lumps and bumps. Additionally, older dogs dealing with arthritis and overweight dogs may have altered gaits which cause friction on different areas of their paws, which can create furuncles.
Dogs with short, coarse coats or deeply webbed toes (or both) are predisposed to develop this type of skin infection. Although any dog can suffer from furuncles, they are seen most frequently in these breeds:
- Chinese Shar Pei
- English Bulldog
- Pit Bull Terrier
- Mastiffs
- German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever
- Bull Terrier
With so many potential causes, interdigital furuncles are one of the most common dog skin issues. Luckily, this means your vet is probably skilled at identifying and treating them. If you think your dog has developed a furuncle, visit your vet for an official diagnosis.
What’s the Treatment Process for Interdigital Furunculosis?
First, your vet will likely want to extract cells from the skin between your dog’s toes to examine the bacteria, fungus, or mites which may be present, and to check for secondary bacterial infections. They may also send a sample to for lab work to rule out cancer and other issues.

A severe furuncle (interdigital cyst) on a bulldog’s paw
Once your vet has diagnosed interdigital furunculosis, they’ll want to treat any secondary infection with a round of antibiotics. They may also prescribe topical ointments and suggest epsom salt foot soaks to help soothe the irritation. In very extreme cases, some vets may suggest surgery to remove the webbing between the toes, but this is not always a guaranteed solution and can cause further paw problems.
Before resorting to extreme measures, give the furuncle plenty of time to heal naturally. In almost all cases, and especially when caught early and properly treated, interdigital cysts will eventually subside and heal.
Other furuncle treatment measures, based on the underlying cause, can include:
- Allergy testing followed by removing allergens from environment
- Regularly cleaning and washing paws
- Visiting a veterinary dermatologist
- Using an e-collar to reduce paw chewing
- Reducing your dog’s weight
- Apply Natural Dog Company Skin Soother 2-3x per day
Skin Soother Can Help Heal Interdigital Furuncles!
Natural Dog Company’s Skin Soother is well-suited to help tackle these irritating growths between your dog’s toes. The all-natural balm is packed with healing herbs that soothe on contact while providing antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Once your vet has diagnosed your dog’s paw problem as a furuncle, apply Skin Soother twice daily to help accelerate healing and keep your dog’s paws clean and tidy. If your dog is prone to developing furuncles, apply Skin Soother regularly as a preventative measure.
Real Results for Furuncles with Skin Soother:
My dog has had bad skin allergies since I got her. I’ve tried medication, allergy shots, mostly everything but my dog’s feet always have interdigital cysts from yeast and bacteria. I bought this product and saw results within a day.
Her feet aren’t as red, the balm makes her cysts go away without popping and bleeding. She doesn’t lick at her feet anymore. I would definitely recommend because it’s the only thing that has given me good results fast for my dog! — Brooke Olinger and @beretta_the_muttsky
My dog Sancho was suffering with a furuncle or boil in between his toes. He did antibiotics at the vet for three weeks and that did not do him any good. I decided to go a natural route and used your Skin Soother every day for two and a half weeks. Look at the huge difference and I am happy to say the issue is now healed! My dog now has healthy pads, thank you so much! — April Miske
Hi I have a 7year old white male bull terrier who severely suffers from skin issues, ear infections, bacterial infections and paw issues. He is currently suffering from bad Interdigital Furunculosis on his paws and bacterial infections. We have taken him to multiple vets but nothing is working. We give him courses of antibiotics and he heals whilst on them but as soon as he finishes his antibiotics, his issues start again. Is there any recommendations on how to treat him? We are desperate and willing to try anything 🙁
Hi, Sarah! You’ve come to the right place, because we’ve got something that can help. Paw Soother can take care of your pup’s issues and have him back to routine activity. Give it a try and we’re confident you and your pup will love the results!!
https://shop.naturaldogcompany.com/products/paw-soother-tin
Hello!
One doubt: I’ve to apply your balms on clean paws and skin?
I’ve 4 french bulldogs (all female) with atopic dermatitis and in each one of them shows differently but the white ones (2 sisters) suffer more.
BTW, thanks to @wtfrenchie that I know about you and want to try your products on my pets hoping they could help me and relieves their pain
Hi, Naye! If you’re able to clear debris and dirt from your pup’s paws, it will definitely help. We’ll be sure to thank @wtfrenchie for recommending our products!
Message us directly at [email protected] if you have any other questions, and give those 4 pups of yours lots of big hugs from all of us! 🐾🧡
Hello do you Recommend to still do twice Daily Epsom Salt Soaks besides the Paw Soother.
Thank You Alan and Jessie the Jack Russell
Hi Alan and Jessie! Your vet may recommend Epsom Salt Soaks, but that is at their discretion after taking a look at your pup. We recommend using Paw Soother in the meantime, and please inform your vet that you are using our balm to treat Jessie’s interdigital cysts.
So you recommend the skin soother for interdigital cysts or the paw soother??? Please let me know soon
Hi Zak, we recommend applying our Skin Soother 2-3x a day to your pup’s interdigital cysts to see fast results! Our Paw Soother can be used to nourish paw pads, smooth rough textures, improve nail health, heal cuts, and much more.
Is it ok if your dog is licking his feet after putting on the cream
Our balms are completely safe if licked! It is a perfectly normal reaction for your dog to want to lick off any balm you apply. Luckily, our products will still work even if most of it is licked off! However, the more time our healing balms are allowed to penetrate, the better results you will get. We suggest applying as often as possible (especially before bedtime) and attempting to distract your dog to give time for the balm to work it’s magic.
Amazing product. Seriously! My puppy mill mamma rescue had these cysts on 3 of her feet. After about a week using this product, her feet are looking much better! Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing your success story, Jill! We’re so happy to hear that your girl is feeling better.
Hi. My pug has had 3 interdigital cysts in a year. He is being treated by a vet, but I don’t want this to happen again. I just ordered your Skin Soother. My question is do I just apply it to the pads or in between the toes as well ? Also can I apply it to the actual cyst ? Much Thanks!
Hi James, sorry to hear of your pug troubles! You can apply Skin Soother to his pads and the skin between his toes, including onto the actual cyst. It will help to relieve the pain and swelling and ward off infection along with your vet’s recommendations. Making this type of “pawdicure” a frequent routine should help keep future cysts from developing. We hope your pup finds some relief with Skin Soother!
My dog is a chocolate lab, he’s had surgery to remove the interdigital cyst, but it keeps coming back. They sent a sample to the lab and it’s not cancerous or a foreign body. Given it keeps coming back, is this a product I can use to help it from coming back? And can I use this long term, if needed?
Hi, Teresa! We’re happy to hear that your pup’s cyst is benign. Paw Soother is a great option to help with reducing or eliminating interdigital cysts. If it’s a more severe cyst, you might go with Skin Soother. It’s a more powerful formula.
My French Bulldog has an interdigital furuncle, he has been treated by the vet for two weeks, antibiotics and pain relief. Can I use the skin soother alongside the vets treatment?
Hello Janet! Skin Soother is safe to use along with the treatments your vet recommended.
I have a dog walking business. One of my favorite dogs is a 3-yr-old male english bulldog. He has had recurring furuncles.
Why not try removing/shaving the hair from between a few toes to see if that helps?
Hi Betsy! We recommend consulting a veterinarian, but it seems to us that shaving may aggravate a furuncle, since they can be caused by ingrown hairs. Skin Soother can be applied to hairy paws, too!
What is the best treatment for the interdigital furuncles. I have a male , brindle Bull Mastiff, weighing 126 pounds, 3 years old. He has them on all 4 paws. I am using Domeboro medicated soaks right now and put Desitin and Vaseline on the wounds. He is even wearing boots on his feet. Has been on Antibiotics in the fast but the furuncles keep coming back. Help!
For treating interdigital cysts, we recommend Paw Soother!
My lab has cyst on frint and back paws. Hes had the lumps check and there cyst.
Hea on anti b for three weeks.
Can i use this cream as well
Yes – absolutely!