In many cases, dogs will only injure or scrape away the surface layer of epidermis from the paw pads. While the paw pad will be raw and sensitive, there is usually only minimal bleeding. Keep the injury clean an
Step 1c: Muzzle the dog to protect yourself. Step 2: Cover the wound with a sterile gauze pad, clean folded towel, or sanitary napkin. Step 3: Wrap torn rags or other soft material around the dressing and tie or tape it just tightly enough to hold the bandage in place. Step 4: Tra...
A portable paw washer, like the Dexas Mudbuster, can give you a quick and easy way to wash off your pup's paws with less mess!Protect Your Dog's Paws with Paw WaxAn easy way to protect your dog’s paws is to use paw pad waxes, which are a great option if your dog doesn’t ...
A towel: towels can serve many purposes. They can be used to dry off your dog, to keep them warm, to be used as a cold compress for bee and wasp stings, to stave off the heat, and can be torn to form crude bandages in case of an emergency. Our piece onhow to treat bee stings...
If your cat has a broken claw, you'll likely notice some blood. The cat also may limp, cry out in pain, or keep licking its paw. The first thing you'll want to do is stop the bleeding. Then, you'll want to take a good look at the claw and...
If you see any of these things, then you should take it to a vet's office right away. If your dog only has minor bleeding or a small injury, then you can treat it with a wrap. If the bottom of the paw is skinned, your dog may have a ripped or torn pad. You can wrap this...