How to Take Care of a Dog’s Paws. Part of the series: Dog Health Answers. A dog’s paws can require a bit of extra care, such as keeping the toenails cut short, making sure the paws dry out after getting wet, checking in between each digit and trimming excessive hair between the toes. Make sure a dog’s feet are not susceptible to infection with helpful information from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on dog health. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/video_5238785_care-dog_s-paws.html