Cross Breeds

What can I apply to my dogs paws before she runs on snow?

I have a 10 month old boxer female who used to run fine on snow until I noticed her paws were bleeding after a long day at the dog park that was covered in snow. I have another boxer puppy and they need to get their exercise. She now tippy toes on the snow and looks very uncomfortable when she tries to run, Why is this and what can I do to get her back to running? Ive heard Vaseline but idk. Thanks!!

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1. Musher's Secret. Works WONDERS.
2. Vaseline
3. Muttluck boots are good to but here's some creams you can try.... Protects sensitive pawpads * Relieves the pain and itch of bites and sores * Helps ward off fly bites * Tender Foot is packed with vitamins to promote healthy paw pads An all-natural, 100% wax-based cream, Musher's Secret reduces abrasion and protects paws year-around from sand, hot pavement, ice, and road salt. Contains vitamin E to moisturize and help heal wounds and keep paws healthy. When applied to pads and between toes, Musher's Secret dries in seconds to form an invisible boot to prevent potential paw problems. Originally formulated to toughen, strengthen, and protect the feet of sled dogs, Musher's Secret remains tenacious and effective even when weather is extremely hot or cold. Allows perspiration to escape through toes. Also provides protection and relief from fly bitten ears, open sores, and cracked toes. Soothes scratches and bites. No need to shave fur, ears, and open sores. Keeps flies off and away. Non-toxic, non-allergenic, non-staining formula can be used weekly or as needed. For persistent problems, see your veterinarian. 60 gram jar. Tender Foot cream is formulated with multi vitamins to moisturize and hydrate rough, dry cracked footpads and callused elbows. Directions: Squeeze a 1/2" ribbon of Tender Foot on your finger or apply directly to the pad or elbow. Massage gently into your dog's foot pads and elbows. Use daily to moisturize and restore resiliency to dry, cracked, chapped, or calloused skin and tissue.
4. vaseline and doggie booties, and a day or 2 of rest to heal.one or two days without exercise will be alright.
5. If your dog's paws were bleeding, she has injured them. It will probably take a few days to recover. She will start running again when her feet don't hurt--forcing her to exercise will only make the skin more raw and increase the time required to heal.
6. Listen to Jen. Musher's secret