Tina

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My vet says not to put Neosporin on a pet wound, something about it slowing the healing process in dogs where as it speeds it up in humans.

I work at an animal hospital and neosporin is what they recommend using.I have never had any problems with it and it does seem to help. I do recommend using on a regular basis is chap stick. Yes, chapstick...I thought it odd my self but if you think about it its used for chapped lips so why can it not be used for chapped feet. I found an article about it in a grooming magazine afew years back. I highly recommend to all my clients especially in cold winter months to use it. Keep the feet soft and moist to prevent cracking feet. There is no problems if they happen to lick it.
Also, alittle bit of first aid glue helps too once you get the bleeding to stop.
I have a lab and her feet get so rough at times, I use it quite often on her feet the chapstick that is. Good Luck!

Chagall's mom

Tina, that's a GREAT idea about using Chapstick on rough paw pads!! I never would have thought of it, thanks! My vet was "pro" using neosporin and I'm happy to report my little boy has healed quite well. Whew! Minipoo's can bring major worries somethimes, but they are SO worth it! I was wondering if I should pick up a thing of that first aid glue and based on your recommendation I will, just to have it on hand, uh, make that "paw"!