My Malinois tore its paw pads after sudden heavy running—what should I do?

A paw pad injured during exercise needs proper wound care to avoid infection and inflammation. First, put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to stop it licking the wound. Next, rinse it clean with saline, disinfect with a cotton swab and povidone-iodine, then pour some antibiotic powder over the wound to fully cover it. Also, wrap the wound with gauze, because the pad touches the ground directly and unpacked it easily picks up dirt and infects; but change the dressing often to keep it breathable. Finally, after treatment, limit the dog’s activity, avoid too much walking or standing, and keep the wound clean and dry away from damp, dirty places, or it may reopen.