https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/clinical-questions/15906/thickened-split-pads Hi all, looking for some help with a case I saw yesterday. lab x something bigger 11yo dog, presented for being chronically stiff and walking with head down, weight thrown forwards and bit lame(r) one hind leg. On exam - slow to rise back end,en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/94012?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 20 Jul 2013 08:31:17 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:e204d842-4443-402c-b51f-9066d8280f25Alan Tevendale<p>If your after a good boot for a dog I&#39;ve had good results with Mikiboots.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/94007?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 19 Jul 2013 23:24:49 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:29559603-fb63-4448-a4a2-4c222a425642Miriam Lodewyks<p>Perhaps you could try a 24 hour wet dressing to soften the pads up, before having a go at debriding the thickest bits? A Farrier&#39;s rasp might work... ;-)</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/94006?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 19 Jul 2013 23:21:50 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:68898bb5-3a2f-4e3b-a532-cd46ade02817Miriam Lodewyks<p>I&#39;m a fan of dilute Hibiscrub soaks to get cracks really clean, although salt water probably works reasonably well too. Have a client who&#39;s collies do agility and somethimes get sore, split pads - she swears by &quot;Musher&#39;s Secret&quot;. Yay to the boots, but only if clients clever enough not to let feet get sweaty and foul in them, and if dog will tolerate. Are the nails normal?</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>