Your dog's feet experience A LOT of different conditions: temperature, pavement, hiking trails, and even grass. And with a determination to stay active and play, they won't slow down for something like cracked paw pads. It's up to you to pick up on the signs that something's wrong. When you see dry, cracked paw pads, you want to reach for one of these dog paw balms to soothe the aches away.