My dog sliced the pad on the foreleg, where the dew claw used to be. It's not split, more of a deep scratch. I've put EMT on it and it's starting to heal pretty well. I'm taking her out again this weekend and I'm thinking about taping it so that it doesn't re-open or pick up any dirt. Do you think I can just use regular athletic tape? Also, is there any good way to protect those dew claw pads? They never get tough because they're not weight bearing and never get any use.

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