Betadine For Dog Paws

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Dilute concentrated Betadine with water to a light ice tea color (or Nolvasan with water to light blue color) and make a foot soak in a kitchen snick, bowel, Tupperware tub, or kiddy swimming pool. Place your dog in the foot bath for 1-5 minutes (remembering to irrigate in-between their toes).

I recommend povidone iodine or Betadine® solution because it’s naturally antifungal, antiviral, safe, non-stinging, non-toxic, and non-abrasive. It’s a very effective disinfectant for your pet’s paws. … Keep them on for about two minutes, then remove and pat the paws dry.

I recommend povidone iodine or Betadine® solution because it’s naturally antifungal, antiviral, safe, non-stinging, non-toxic, and non-abrasive. It’s a very effective disinfectant for your pet’s paws. You can either have your dog simply walk through the tub a few times, or stand him in it for about 30 seconds.

Can I soak my dogs paws in vinegar?

If your dog is notorious for chewing and licking their paws, you can also soak each paw in ACV for a moment or two to relieve itchiness. For general skin and coat health, add one tablespoon to food or water every day. Apple cider vinegar has proven to be extremely beneficial to the skin and fur!

Most veterinarians recommend using povidone-iodine (brand name Betadine®). This is an organic iodine with no side effects and does a good job controlling most skin bacteria.

Solution: Povidone iodine.

The gentle Betadine brand can allay staph, yeast and most common bacteria. It’s safe if a pet licks it.

Being the primary source of sweating and contact with the outside world, dogs paw pads are like mini Swiffers that pick up whatever they walk on a day-to-day basis. This includes harmful cleaning products, air sprays, pesticides, herbicides, pollen, dust, mold, dust mites, and more.

Furthermore, the paw pads and nose are the only places dogs sweat. When the paws are damp, they become even more susceptible to picking up particles in their surroundings. But with a simple paw soak, you can ensure clean and allergen-free paws for comfort and health.

Pets also do not wear protective clothing like we humans do, such as socks and shoes. This means that theyre naked and are exposed to whatever allergens & particles are in their surroundings.

They also bathe a lot less than humans. While humans shower once a day, some dogs only get washed once a month or less. The paws build up a pretty good amount of toxins and allergens during this time. This can enhance allergic side effects (licking, chewing, etc.) and irritate paws.

Povidone-iodine is the star of the foot soak technique below. Povidone-iodine is an organic iodine solution, and it is 100% safe and non-toxic for your animals. You can use a veterinary solution or buy it from pretty much any pharmacy or drugstore. Some owners are wary if their dog has white fur/paws that the iodine would stain. But fear not, as long as the solution is adequately diluted, this is not a problem.

How do you use povidone iodine on dogs paws?

  • Fill tub or sink with a couple inches of water, enough to cover pads of feet.
  • You can find povidone iodine at most grocery stores or pharmacies.
  • Dilute povidone iodine with water until it’s the color of iced tea.
  • Swish solution around tub while pet stands in it.
  • Soak each foot for 2-5 minutes.

    • Betadine is anti-fungal, anti-viral, safe, non-toxic and non-stinging. I put enough betadine in the sink to make the tepid water look like tea and stand your dog in there for a couple of minutes. As you can see, it can be quite relaxing for them.

    FAQ

    How do you clean a dog’s paw with Betadine?

    Dilute concentrated Betadine with water to a light ice tea color (or Nolvasan with water to light blue color) and make a foot soak in a kitchen snick, bowel, Tupperware tub, or kiddy swimming pool. Place your dog in the foot bath for 1-5 minutes (remembering to irrigate in-between their toes).

    Is human Betadine safe for dogs?

    The gentle Betadine brand can allay staph, yeast and most common bacteria. It’s safe if a pet licks it. Dilute the povidone iodine until it looks like iced tea, soak a clean cloth and gently wipe infected skin areas.

    How do you use povidone iodine on dogs paws?

    Betadine is an over-the-counter topical antiseptic meant to reduce the number of microorganisms on the skin. It contains povidone-iodine, which is a potent antiseptic. For many reasons, veterinarian surgeons use it when preparing the skin for surgery. It is also great for dog wounds.