How to take care of your dog’s paws in autumn?

A dog with wet paws is not only footprints on the floor in the apartment, but also other, more significant problems.

Urban dirt most often contains chemicals that irritate dogs’ skin, cause cracked paw pads, and even bleed sores. If they get infected, it’s bad. Also, fungus can develop on the claws or paw pads from moisture.

There is another danger – pyoderma. A dog can pick it up for many reasons, but most often due to contact with chemicals and alkalis, due to insect bites. With pyoderma, itching, rash, redness occur. The skin becomes inflamed, seeded with bacteria, suppuration occurs. An unpleasant odor emanates from the paws.

To avoid such troubles, you need to properly care for your pet’s paws.

• The simplest solution is to buy autumn shoes for your dog. So you will not only save yourself from unnecessary mopping at home, but also take care of the health of your four-legged friend’s paws. Let the dog not immediately get used to the strange things on its paws, but a few walks – and the pet will appreciate this accessory. It is better to accustom the wet-nosed to shoes from puppyhood.

Dog shoes allow you to protect your paws not only from chemicals, reagents and dirt, but also from broken glass, small sharp stones and much more.

• Pet stores sell special waxes and sprays that are applied to the paw pads before walking. These products create a protective film and repel moisture, helping to keep the paws intact.
• When you return from a walk, the dog should immediately be sent to the bath from the threshold. Or prepare all the attributes for washing in advance and place them in the hallway.

Wash your paws with warm, plain water. If they are heavily soiled, use a special product that is suitable for washing paws, preferably a professional brand. A great option is a dog conditioner. It can be used to wash paws daily and does not dry out the skin.

• After washing, the dog’s paws must be thoroughly dried, including hard-to-reach areas between the fingers. If the pet has long hair between the fingers, it is better to cut it. If you don’t do this, mycosis (fungus) may develop, because. the hair between the fingers is difficult to reach, and the owners often ignore these areas, leaving them raw.
• Many dogs do not allow their paws to be trimmed because they are not accustomed to this procedure. Gradually accustom your pet to this manipulation. You can take the dog to the groomer, where he will be quickly put in order. And if you do a manicure to the dog yourself, use scissors that are sharp, but rounded at the ends, so as not to inadvertently injure the pet.
• Shorten your pet’s claws in a timely manner. Strongly overgrown claws interfere with walking and deform the paw.

• In no case do not start the treatment of the dog yourself. If you notice something suspicious on the paws, the pet should be shown to the veterinarian as soon as possible.

• Only a specialist will be able to prescribe effective treatment and give recommendations for caring for the paws.

• During treatment, it is important to keep the room clean. Thoroughly wash the floor, wash toys, beds and other things of the dog.

Remember that autumn is a treacherous time of the year, not only for people, but also for our beloved pets. Any diseases and other problems are easier to prevent than to treat. Therefore, take care of the safety of your dog in advance.