Nettles and dogs' feet

Re: Nettles and dogs' feet

Louise6732 — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 21:17:43 GMT

Im not aware of a particular brand but a quick Google found these: http://canineconcepts.co.uk/en/23-dog-boots That's what I've seen used before! Louise

Re: Nettles and dogs' feet

Stephen Spencer — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:45:56 GMT

Thanks, Louise. I'm intrigued with the idea of dog shoes/boots, do they tolerate them and do they stay on - If so, can you suggest a particular type?

Re: Nettles and dogs' feet

Michael Woodhouse — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 00:03:19 GMT

My Patterdale gets this. We give her Piriton. She gets better at a similar rate whether treated or not.

Re: Nettles and dogs' feet

Louise6732 — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 22:51:14 GMT

Vetruus do a barrier cream called Winterpad to stop feet getting sore from grit and snow in winter, might help? Otherwise I've known vets who own atopic dogs put shoes/boots on the dogs at every walk as a physical barrier to allergens Louise

Re: Nettles and dogs' feet

Kate Richardson — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 19:41:02 GMT

If you want something topical I would probably try a barrier cream applied before walking such as Vaseline or sudocream and if irritated afterwards I would try either fuciderm cream or cortavance spray. Alternatively if you don't mind something systemic, you could try anti-histamines prior to walking in said pasture

Hope that helps