How to Treat a Bleeding Dog ©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Step 2 Adog's paws and legs are vulnerable to injury from broken glass, nails, and other sharp objects, and they will bleed heavily when cut. An injured ear will also bleed heavily because the skin over the ear is so...
can cause a fractured or broken toe. The toenail may be crushed or broken at the base of the nail. In an instance, take your dog to the veterinarian for examination. She may choose to X-ray the paw to determine the extent of the injury and to determine the best course of ...
A swollen cat paw can be a sign of an injury, a disease, a sting, a bite, or an infection. Your cat will likely protect the paw, lick it excessively, or avoid bearing weight on the painful foot. If your kitty will let you examine them, you may be able to identify the problem an...
It’s natural for dogs to lick an injury. Saliva has antiseptic properties, and in more primitive times this would have reduced the chance of a wound getting infected. So if your dog suddenly starts licking or chewing their paw, check carefully for any injuries to the paw or claws. They ...
Overweight dogs with trick knees will have more problems walking, and the arthritic changes to the knee will happen that much faster. Walk your dog for a short distance several times a day: Exercise is good to treat many behavioral problems, and in this instance will also keep your dog ...
Paw Pad Maintenance and Care Make it a habit to check your dog’s paw pads regularly. Gently spread their toes apart and inspect the sides of their paw pads and between their toes for any injuries or foreign objects (like burrs, pebbles, or dangerous foxtails). It’s also a good time...
Not looking forward to that first doggy trim? We’ve got you covered with this guide on how to cut dog nails—without unnecessary stress.
The look of clippers isn’t usually what sets a cat off or causes them to distrust them. It is more likely the sound that they make when cutting. Get the clippers out and let your cat investigate them. If they sniff the clippers, give them a treat and carry on letting them investigate...
Show enthusiasm while allowing your dog to inspect the clipper. Giving your dog a treat during this time helps reduce fear in your canine when the dog sees the tools come out. Position your dog to remain in place.Even with lots of preparation, some dogs still need restraint to get them ...
Sometimes a paw pad injury will need suturing, and that's something you can determine when initially inspecting the wound. Any cuts that arejagged or deepshould be sutured. If your dog is really uncooperative and won't let you look at her foot, take her to the vet. For such canines, ...