Why Paw Soaks Are Important

• Paw pads act like brakes.

• Help with your dogs balance.

• Act as shock absorbers.

• They have a thick layer of fatty tissue that helps to insulate the inner foot from extreme temperatures.

• Paw pads are tough but not indestructible.

• Pads become rougher when exposed to rough surfaces.

• They help your dog distinguish between different types of terrain.

• The inner layer of pad skin has sweat glands which helps to keep your dog cooler and keeps the pads from drying out.

• Paw pads contain scent glands too, which is useful in territorial marking (ever wonder why your dog wipes his feet after going potty?)

Magnesium paw soaks, often using Epsom salt, can help relieve inflammation, soothe sore muscles, and promote healing for minor injuries in pets. They may also assist in reducing skin irritations and improving overall foot health.

Dogs use their paws constantly while walking, running, digging, balancing, and exploring the outdoors. It’s no wonder the pads, nails, skin, and tissue between the toes sustain wear and tear and injuries. Cracked paw pads, interdigital cysts, blisters, scales, redness between the toes, and excessive licking can indicate a deeper problem. With its unique mineral compounds, Mineral salt can provide soothing relief and healing for many of these common dog paw problems.

• Cracked Pads: It’s not uncommon for dogs that walk or run on sidewalks and other hard or rough surfaces to develop cracked, bleeding pads on their feet. An Epsom salt foot bath can help soothe and heal cracked pads.

• Allergies & Itchying: Dogs can have allergic reactions on their paws from exposure to allergens. Soaking in an Epsom salt bath can help reduce itchy, inflamed skin.

• Scrapes and Cuts: Exploring the outdoors often leads to injured paws from scrapes and cuts. The magnesium in Epsom salt helps disinfect minor wounds on paws and facilitates healing.

• Chemical or Pesticide Burns: Dogs that go barefoot on grass or soil treated with chemicals may burn their paws. An Epsom salt soak can help soothe chemical irritants on paws.

• Interdigital Cysts: Painful cysts can develop between dog toes. Epsom salt helps dry out the cysts and reduce swelling and inflammation

  
  

Reduces Inflammation and Irritation: The magnesium in Epsom & Mineral salt helps reduce discomfort and swelling around affected areas. Alleviate itching and provide soothing relief for dogs.

Disinfects Cuts and Scrapes: Mineral salt has antimicrobial properties that help prevent infection in paw pad scrapes, cuts, and wounds while drawing out pus or debris.

Draws Out Infection: In addition to preventing infection, Salt baths may help draw out any existing infections on the paw pads and facilitate drying out paw infections.

Soothes Paws After Exposure to Irritants: Chemicals, pesticides, salt, detergents, or allergens often irritate dog paws. An Epsom salt soak can help remove traces of the irritant and restore comfort

Remember to Add a PAW SOAK to your pets next grooming service at Posh Pet Salon !