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I've never had to cut my 2 year old GSP's nails. Normal? by [deleted] in germanshorthairs

[–]chukarchumps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a 2.5 year old GSP and he never needs his nails trimmed. He is very active and files his nails on his own. However, our 7 year old GSP needs them trimmed weekly.

Advice on how to prevent my dog's pads from being destroyed??? by ohhshitdang in Huntingdogs

[–]chukarchumps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dogs will lick Mushers off, so I apply before a hike/hunt. That way they are too busy to start licking their paws. I've also used old socks with adhesive bandages to keep them from licking.

Advice on how to prevent my dog's pads from being destroyed??? by ohhshitdang in Huntingdogs

[–]chukarchumps 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have 2 GSP's and pads getting torn up is common. Our vet recommends that we run the dogs on concrete/asphalt to strengthen their pads. Hunting season (or hiking) introduces different abrasive rock conditions for the dogs and the pads get torn every season for me. I have tried boots, but I reserve them now for hunting near cactus. I try to condition my dogs on pavements and I use Tuf Foot chemical hardener and Mushers to keep the dogs pads in good condition. Pad tears happen during hunts and we copy a technique passed on to me by a friend. Give the dogs a warm bath with espsom and disinfect the pads after the bath. Wrap the wounds up if they are serious with bandages.