Try to keep an eye on your dog while they’re outside to prevent them from digging holes. Install Mulch, Gravel, or Tiles in High Traffic Areas In the summer, avoid daytime walks — Hot pavement can burn your dog’s paws in the summer, so it’s important to avoid walking in the middle of the day to prevent burns and blisters on your dog’s paw pads.

How often you should wash your dog's paws depends on how often your dog takes walks, what the environment is like, and how dirty they are after the walk. It’s advertised as being simple. Take one ball or tablet, let it dissolve in warm water, immerse your dog’s paws into the cleaning solution, and let them soak for 5 minutes. Even if you took a walk on the pavement, but it was raining, you should still at least dry the paws. Moisture that is trapped between the toes can cause infections.Another problem is the tidiness of your home. The dirt and mud that collects on your furry friend's paws are brought inside, staining your carpets, rugs, floors, and everything your dog lands its paws on before they are cleaned.

One option is to carry your dog to the bathroom, put them down in the bathtub or shower, and wash the feet with dog shampoo before rinsing and drying. Your dog's paws will get cleanest from a bath, however. And while you may hesitate to give your pooch a full bath when you just want to clean their paws, don't worry, as you can easily put them in the tub and fill it up to just their feet or use the shower head to direct water to just their little feets. Or, if you have a small dog, you may be able to put them in the sink. Living in New York City, my dog’s paws do not pass my apartment threshold without a good wipe down. The wipes are so easy to use throughout the day, have a tight seal so they last well over a month, and execute a solid clean — they take a whole layer of NYC grime off my dog’s paws every time — which is both horrifying and impressive,” says PEOPLE senior commerce writer Madison Yauger. Some dogs may be so uncomfortable with having their paws touched that cleaning them seems impossible. In those cases—or if you’re just looking for an easy way to avoid muddy paw prints all over your home — a dog paw cleaner mat like this one can keep dirt and water from making it through your door. If your dog has a cut or injury on their paw, you may need to bandage it properly. See how to bandage dog paw for steps on applying a secure bandage. Home Remedies to Clean Dog PawsPlace a pad directly on the wound and secure it with bandages. To prevent the bandage from falling off, wrap it all the way up to the next joint.