Monday, January 12, 2015

Feet And Paw Care For Your Dogs

By Sara Reighard


Feet need care, whether they belong to you or your favorite furry companion. Paw problems can lead to great discomfort for your dog, so it is important to make sure you provide proper foot care. Here are some tips that will transform you into a pup podiatrist.

Dog's feet are used for them to get around though it's not only their important purpose. The paws help dogs cool down as sweat glands exists in these pads. A scraped or cut pad should be attended immediately with some first aid. If your dog allows it, use a mild anti-bacterial wash with their pad and then use an anti-bacterial cream to treat them. To ensure that the scrap is healing properly, check them out from time to time.

In the first place, it is deal to keep your dogs from getting scrapes and keeping them in safer areas like your yard and on the grass is advised. Running off and wandering into shrubbery or bushes often results to dogs becoming injured. Investing in some quality dog training may be best especially if your dog is the type to run off frequently. Seattle Family Dog Training provides some helpful classes to Seattle residents and they can consider acquiring their aid. Basic obedience skills are taught by a Seattle dog trainer which can help you keep him or her from running off and getting into trouble and becoming injured.

During very hot or very cold weather, paws need some extra protection. When the weather is very hot, the ground is very hot as well and this can cause burning and even blistering. When you head out for a summer walk, consider walking only areas with plenty of grass. Sometimes it's best to enjoy indoor and backyard play rather than risk hurting paws on an extremely hot day.

During the winter, new obstacles and challenges come up with paw problems. Our skin as well as the dog's paw can become very dry and crack which makes it uncomfortable. Use a moisturizer made specifically for dogs instead of using your own lotion in treating a dry paw. Be sure that de-icing products are cleaned when rinsing and wiping paws on a regular basis as these can be dangerous to dogs especially if you live in an area that is prone to snow.

Dogs licking their paws on a frequent basis can be an indication of several things. At times, boredom and anxiety is what urges dogs to lick their paws and they may require additional play time or perhaps you need to address their anxiety issues in some way. If a dog is nervous or anxious for the most part, a Seattle dog trainer can be a very handy service. Allergies or dry skin are also other reasons why dogs lick. Consider a dog moisturize for dry skin and for allergies, carefully wipe their paws after a walk and other helpful tips can be gain by talking to your veterinarian. Be sure to also check for any cuts, scrapes or perhaps a pebble or thorn as dogs may at times licks when they are in pain.




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