Paw Soother

To naturally treat dog hyperkeratosis you need an understanding of your dog’s condition and what’s causing it to occur in the first place! Hyperkeratosis sounds scary but it’s simply a condition that causes your dog’s nose or paws to thicken and become excessively hard. When your pet produces too much keratin, the fibrous proteins that…

Dogs groom themselves multiple times throughout the day. So while paw licking can be annoying, it’s generally nothing to worry about. However, if your dog’s licking paws until the skin is red and inflamed, it’s probably a sign that something else is wrong. So, what makes a dog lick paws until they’re raw? And what…

Hyperkeratosis is a skin condition that makes your dog’s paw pads thick and crusty. It’s often referred to as “hairy dog feet” because it causes your dog’s paws to look like they are growing an abnormal layer of hair. (The same thing can occur to your dog’s nose but is known as nasal hyperkeratosis.) As…

Dog allergy symptoms can surface as hot spots, hair loss, or irritated paw pads. The causes of dog allergies are just as varied as the symptoms. Depending on where your dog’s allergies surface, there are different all natural solutions you can try.  The first step to naturally treating dog allergy symptoms is to identify the…

Hot dogs get hot paws, luckily there are some things you can do to protect your dog’s paws from the heat this summer. Did you know that even if the temperature is under 100 degrees F, asphalt surfaces can still reach well over 100 degrees F? It’s true, and it hurts your dog’s paws to…

Do dry cracked dog paws have your pup singing the doggone blues? There’s an all-natural solution you must try! When 10-year-old Zoe started limping, her human parents instantly checked her paws to see what was wrong. They discovered Zoe’s paws were so dry she had developed cracks that ran deep into her paw pads. Zoe’s dad…

It’s so important to protect dog paws during the winter in order to prevent a number of common complications. Everything from dry, irritated, bloody paw pads, to illness related to deicers can be prevented. Here’s a look at some of the most common ailments caused by winter weather, as well as how you can help…

Your dog’s paw pads are ruff and tough but they are far from invincible. In fact, it’s very easy for burned dog paws to ruin your pup’s day. Paw pad burns can develop from simply walking on hot pavement, trotting over freshly poured asphalt, or coming into contact with chemicals. Signs Of Burned Dog Paws  Your dog…

Help! My dog’s dry cracked paws are ruff to the touch & look uncomfortable—what do I do? We’ve heard this same plea time and time again. That’s because damaged, rough and dry cracked paw pads are incredibly common. Just because this condition is common doesn’t mean it’s not uncomfortable for your dog. In fact, rough and damaged paw pads can be incredibly…

YES! Dogs sunburn just like you and I. Certain dogs are at a greater predisposition to sunburns including white dogs, light-colored dogs, shorthaired and hairless dogs. Regardless of color, coat or breed, all dogs sunburn. Dog sunburn is especially common in areas with little to no fur, such as their nose, belly, around the mouth, eyelids and ears.…

It’s so important to protect dog paws during the heat of summer. For starters, have you ever walked barefoot across asphalt on a hot day? Than you know how much it can hurt! Your dog has fairly strong paw pads but they are not immune to the heat radiating off the pavement every summer. Paws are…

Alert, intelligent, curious and loyal, Brussels Griffons are a pleasure to own. Plus, if you are allergic to dogs this hypoallergenic breed offers a great option. Introduced as an official breed by the AKC in 1910, the Brussels Griffon is a small dog with medium energy levels. Getting a dog means adding another member to…