Hair, ears, eyes, etc. are all items that many pet owners will take care of their dogs on a daily basis, but are the soles of the dogs used to walk ignored by many pet owners? The soles of the feet should actually be paid more attention because of frequent contact and various ground contacts. Today, I will popularize science for everyone, how to take care of the dog's feet.
1. What are the risk of injury to the soles of dogs?
1.Walking to prick a foreign body.
Because the dogs don't wear shoes, they are all walking and running in the wild naked, and the possibility of being stabbed by a sharp foreign object is really high.
2.Outdoor heat burns.
In summer, the temperature of the outdoor floor is very high, and the dog walks barefoot outside, which is easy to have the risk of burns, although the dog's feet are very thick and have a protective function, but it will still be uncomfortable if it is too hot. Therefore, take your dog out in summer to avoid the time of sun exposure as much as possible or find a shaded place to take a walk.
3.Pay attention to the soles of your feet.
When bathing your dog, don't forget to wash the soles of your feet carefully. The outdoors are not as clean as at home, so the soles of your dog's feet are usually dirty. It's a good idea to clean your dog's paws every time you come back from an outing to prevent too much dirt from causing inflammation and infection.
2. What should I do if my pet dog hurts his feet?
1.Must be disinfected.
If the wound is not big and not very serious, the pet owner can dispose of it himself. The first thing is to disinfect, then to apply medicine, and finally to prevent the wound from being soiled or infected by dirty things, it is necessary to wrap gauze to block the wound.
2. Pay attention to whether there is suppuration.
Dogs love to lick their own wounds, so it is very likely to cause infection and suppuration, so always pay attention to whether the wound is purulent and swollen.
Three. How to take care of your dog's feet on a daily basis.
1.Check the soles of your feet for cracked feet.
In dry, cold weather or seasons, the dog's foot pads can become stiffer and may crack. The soles of the feet can be gently touched with your fingers, and if there is a tendency to dry out, you can wrap them in a damp towel or soak them in water for a few minutes.
2.Check for inflammation between the toes.
If you notice that your dog has been licking and biting the soles of his feet lately, or that he has a reflexion reaction when you touch the soles of his feet, it is very likely that the dog's soles are inflamed and painful. If it is already a little serious, you should be sent to the doctor immediately.
3.Trim excessively long toenails.
Excessively long nails are dangerous for dogs, as they can easily cause their nails to stick upside down into the pads, causing pain, not being able to walk properly, and scratching themselves. So be sure to trim regularly.
Pointe concludes: The health of the soles of the feet will directly affect the daily actions of the dog, so in the process of daily care of the dog, remember not to neglect the cleaning and inspection of the soles of the feet.