Liquid Foot, Hoof & Paw Protection – 7oz, Veterinarian Recommended, Toughens & Heals Paws, Hooves & Skin, Ideal for Dogs, Horses, Athletes, and Outdoor Enthusiasts

I bought this for a 14-day backpacking trip with my dog.I panicked after reading that many people needed to get off the trail because their dogs' paws didn't hold up.I didn't know something like this existed, so I got it a little too late (only a week before the trip).My dog had no issues at all with his paws!However, I'm not sure what exactly helped the most since I did a few things:- Started applying Tuf-foot twice a day to my dog's paws-before the trip and during the first seven days of the trip- Then switched to once a day.My dog also wore Nonstop dog booties most of the time, and I also added musher's wax sometimes, because I didn't want his paws to crack. (It was very hot during our 14-day backpacking trip.)Even in the most rocky terrain through desolation wilderness at Lake Tahoe, he had no issues. I would recommend. But I'm not sure if it would have worked without the shoes. I didn't want to risk anything so I did not try.

I’ve used Tuf Foot on my dogs for years because it works! The original type bottles were notorious for spilling liquid where it wasn’t needed; the pump spray is better, but I wish its spray area was a little tighter to minimize overspray. If you plan on taking your dog anyplace that could damage its paw pads, plan to start using this at least 2 weeks in advance, as it takes awhile to work. I’ve had good luck prepping my dog’s feet for swimming and climbing out of the water onto rocky ground, hiking on field stubble, and also performing top level obedience competitions on artificial turf, which tends to give dogs the equivalent of carpet burn if they slide on fast recalls or jumps.

My dog has a terrible time with dry and cracked paws. He only has three feet, so he can't limp to keep off one if it's hurting. It took us a while to find out about them, but once we did, research proved this to be the best product. It has done wonders for his paws! They stay nice and hydrated year-round with regular use of this product.Unfortunately, I did have some issues with it. It was very difficult and messy to apply. While it does dry quickly, there was no good way to apply it without making a mess. It also stains if it happens to spill. At First I just tried dripping it on, but it was inaccurate and didn't cover some of the problem areas on the paws. Next I used a cotton swab, but it absorbed it too much and the cotton would get torn on the dry bits of his paw pad. Finally i used a small bit of sponge. This finally worked, but i had to keep it with the product and off any surfaces (staining). It was a wonderful product, but the stench filled up the area where i kept the sponge.I would reccomend it to any animal owner with the same problems, but with caution.

We backpack sometimes upwards of 15 miles with our Bully, his feet always have tears or cracks even with the use of booties/balms both of which he doesnt really enjoy.Some of my friends who have working cattle/hunting dogs recommended this to me, within a week I noticed his feet are definitely harder and have more traction, two scrapes he had plus some redness have also healed faster than usual; I've only been applying once a day as people have told me it can actually make the pads to brittle and crack if over used. The smell isn't the worst, it smells mostly like Rubbing Alcohol to me with an after smell of herbs; my dog doesn't mind the spray, I see some people had issues with it but mine sprayed fine and did not stain.I wouldn't recommend allowing your dog to lick this however as it does contain Acetone, my dog didn't even try to (I think the smell put him off 😅)It dries within 10 seconds, I have my dog flip on his back like for belly rubs and spray his feet that way.I've also been spraying a little on his elbows where there's pressure marks from laying down and it seems to help harden that area too.Overall will be buying again to keep in my stock of dog stuff.

Tuf foot is a great product in my opinion. I've been through several bottles of this during training. My method for application is simple and effective. Buy a empty spray bottle and a bottle of isopropyl alcohol (aka rubbing alcohol). I fill the spray bottle with a 5/1 ratio mix of Tuf foot and alcohol. The addition of the alcohol is simply to dilute the Tuf foot mixture to make it last a little longer. The spray bottle method is MUCH better than using cotton swabs, spilling it on your foot, or any other method. The benefits are; you get better coverage with less product, you don't get it on your hands, it's faster, and it gets in-between the toes easier. I suggest using it twice a day, for the first week to two weeks (depending on how tough your feet are already). Once a day is good after that. I apply before bed, and after my post morning workout shower. If you use it twice a day there might be a slight change in skin tone. It's not ugly or permanent. Tuf foot will NOT toughen your feet to leather, only hard miles in your shoes/boots will do that, but it sure helps. Word of caution: This stuff smells! Do not apply in your house (even in the bathtub) Go outside, sit down with your feet in the air, spray it on, and let it dry. Good luck.FYI: There are different bottle labels for Tuf-foot, as long as it's by the same company the label doesn't matter, you may use it on humans.

This is a good product,. I've used it before and like it. This time however the bottle leaked in transit into the inside of the box. There was no other packaging, not sealed bag nothing. Nearly half the contents of the bottle leaked out, although I could find not apparent damage to the bottle. Since it was a "no return" item, Amazon refunded my purchase price which is more than acceptable. I will order another and hope it will arrive intact.