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HOG & DOGS => HOG DOGS => Topic started by: NMartin on October 16, 2011, 02:01:12 am



Title: Torn Foot Pad
Post by: NMartin on October 16, 2011, 02:01:12 am
So my GSP torn both front foot pads on the quail opener.  I put some Tuf-Foot on it today.  I was going to put some Tuf-Foot or some bag balm on it tomorrow.  I tried to bandage it with some vet wrap but he just would chew the wrap off the second I left him alone.  I also am planning on just trying to keep him confined to his crate as much as possible for a couple days.  Anything else I should do?

He tore the big center pad at the front edge (by the toe pads) on both front paws.


Title: Re: Torn Foot Pad
Post by: SCHitemHard on October 16, 2011, 02:09:36 am
nothin else you can do but keep him off it, ive heard of guys usin super glue on some dirt and just put a pool of it out there and push the dogs paw on it and instant pad


Title: Re: Torn Foot Pad
Post by: Zaneo on October 16, 2011, 03:35:04 am
I worked for a huntin lodge and if the tear or cut wasnt too bad we would just boil it out than super glue it.


Title: Re: Torn Foot Pad
Post by: dan on October 16, 2011, 06:57:58 am
I've seen this happen from time to time when a hog bays in palmettos.  Palmettos can be sharp along the edge of the leaves, and the stalk is serated. 
 
I let the dogs clean it, and give them a break for a couple weeks.


Title: Re: Torn Foot Pad
Post by: 5150hogdogs on October 17, 2011, 07:09:53 pm
We hunt stuff we call cut grass which is a cattail think that's what u heard and get pads cut all the time and yes super glue works works wonders just tear you some leaves from a tree rip them super glue the cut shut then pour the glue on the leaves and stamp the dogs foot in it it acts like a second pad and works good for us if we need to run the dog


Title: Re: Torn Foot Pad
Post by: tmatt on October 17, 2011, 07:57:24 pm
For minor tears like your describing, I just put a little neosporin on it when I'm done using them for the night. I never keep them put up or anything special. If they aren't limping on them then it is not too bad and no need to worry about it.