carlton1 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I've been out today shooting with my 2 year old Cocker and when we got home she's been going insane scratting and kicking out and really biting her paws. The wood where we shoot still has patches of nettles so obviously she's stung her pads or maybe she's allergic to something. I have bathed them in a weak tcp solution but i was just wondering if anyone else has similar problems and what they use. She's always been out with me but it seems she's still not getting used to it...maybe she will with time...cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Hoof balm (i use silverfeet) or a salve before they go out helps but other than booties, nothing is truly effective. Usually it starts to sting once paws dry, when still wet, dog usually not bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton1 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks Stonepark i'll have a look for some and give it a try. As you say,yes she's fine out working but it's when she gets home in the warm..thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 If you know the dog is going to be working in nettles give her a couple of anti histamine tablets before hand , even some after will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton1 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Cheers fenboy...appreciate the help, it drives her mad. I'll get some and give em' a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Antihistamine cream on her paws after the event might help too. Dogs are also OK to have Piriton 4mg tablet active ingredient chlorphenamine maleate. Our terrier has one a day for his allergy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton1 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks loriusgarrulus i'll pick some up...i'm out with her again early next week so i'll keep you all posted on how we get on...atb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Mke sure the Piriton you buy has the active ingredient as above. They do anther form with a different ingredient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton1 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Ok thanks loriusgarrulus... i will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windywoody Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 my two spaniels have had the same thing!, one of my permissions has mostly cabbage growing, and if we`ve worked the fields, when they get home they go made chewing and trying to clean their pads. I was thinking it might be something sprayed on the cabbage .there`s no stinging nettles growing in amongst them either. wondering about some sort of barrier cream?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton1 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Good idea windywoody...worth a try. Stonepark has mentioned something called hoof balm which he applies to his before starting. I've got some on order so i'll see how we get on and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windywoody Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 sounds like the hoof balm is worth a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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