Hi there,

I have had some experience with scratches and have learned a few things. Yes, they can be very painful and make them lame.

First- my vet makes a mixture of furacin and DMSO ointment that works like a charm. Scratches are gone fast. If they're really bad, use a fura ointment and saran wrap sweat with standing wraps overnight. If you don't know how to do this, talk to your vet.

Second- to prevent scratches try not to wet their legs- or if you have to wash their legs, dry them completely. I use a hair dryer.

Third- keep their legs clipped. The hair increases the likelihood of the scratches and legs don't dry quickly.

Talk to your vet. My vet has prescribed antibiotics when they were really bad. Now that I use the fura/DMSO ointment it never gets that bad to begin with.

Best of luck,

C