Our beloved dogs rarely complain and more often than not, they keep on playing despite feeling any sort of discomfort. Many times they keep playing until their paws are red and bloody.

Long walks or play sessions in a rough environment may give your dog sore paws. A limping dog is usually what makes us worry and inspect each leg and paw. It is not rare that after taking a closer look we see small cuts and tears, or even a cracked pad. Although it usually is not life-threatening, the pain and discomfort may handicap your dog and prevent him from behaving as he usually does. Furthermore, you must make sure the situation doesn't worsen further over the next hours and days (ie. infection).

Use the tips below to both soothe sore dog paws and avoid an unwanted inflammation.