if your dog experiences an injury to one of the pads on their feet it is necessary to care for the injury as quickly as possible. below are a few things you can do to help your dog’s foot heal. your vet will be able to let you know whether an examination is required or whether a trip to the emergency animal hospital is necessary. add a good amount of soapy warm water to a bowl or bucket and swish …

when your dog gets hurt it’s a scary and frustrating time for the family. all dog parents should have some knowledge of proper dog first aid. a proper dog first aid kit will have the essential items needed to address common canine injuries. dog bandage wraps can also prevent bleeding and assist in managing your dog’s pain level.

at minimum, your dog first aid kit should contain antiseptic, sterile pads and dog bandages and wraps. …

made specifically to cover leg injuries, the wrap is designed to hold vertically along the leg so that it’s easy to bandage and protect. the gauze inserts work as a bandage to absorb moisture and allow for medicine application, and they can be placed anywhere along the wrap to line up to the injury site. and good news for your dog, because it can actually eliminate the need for a cone! i have been buying these foot wraps on and …

injured paw pads make walking painful and can get infected, and mats between their toes can cause walking problems or a variety of skin issues if your dog licks at them. if your dog is older and doesn’t walk as much, or spends most of their outside time running around on grass, their paw pads are likely to be smoother (and more likely to tear when they do walk on rougher surfaces). no ice-melt product is completely safe for your …

i have used a lot of dog camping beds over the years and since i can’t pick just one, i wrote an entire post dedicated to the best dog camping beds. for backpacking, i bring lightweight dog food to save on weight and space. the kurgo kibble carrier can hold up to 5lbs of dog food, which is plenty for a week or so of camping for most dogs 50 lbs and less. i use two different hand-free dog leashes …