How to Give First Aid to Your Dog Prev NEXT How to Treat a Bleeding Dog©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Step 2 A dog's paws and legs are vulnerable to injury from broken glass, nails, and other sharp
Dog paw pad injuries can be quite painful for your pup. Unless the pain causes your dog to walk on three legs, they will be putting pressure on the wound and increasing the risk of infection. Healthy paw pads are critical to keep your dog sound and to protect their bones and joints. T...
The only way to avoid waterborne pathogens is to prevent dogs from drinking stream water, and the only way to treat them is with prescription meds from a vet (done in-house). Offer your dog clean, filtered water often so she’s not searching for other sources. Every hiker needs a break...
A veterinarian has the tools to assess this. f your dog has a small wound that’s unconcerning, you should be able to handle it on your own with this helpful dog wound care guide. Cleaning & Disinfecting Minor Wounds To treat minor pet wounds like a cut or scrape is akin to treating...
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 ...
With the blade positioned at a 45-degree angle to the nail (see image below), gently squeeze the handle to make a clean cut. Depending on your Chihuahua’s disposition towards nail trimming, you may want to distract him with petting, praise or a treat. Physically restraining your Chihuahua...
How to Clip Dog Nails the Right Way A puppy pedicure is actually a fairly easy process. Simply lift and angle your pet's paw so that you are able to hold the paw and place the nail clipper (or grinder) on the excess area of nail. Then, start small. Cut off tiny sections until yo...
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...
If your dog has an abrasion or cuts on their paw pad, it's always best to have it checked out by your veterinarian to make sure it doesn't get infected.They may recommend wrapping it or covering it with a silicone scar sheet to protect it while it heals. Simply cut the scar sheet ...
You can alsomake your dog's mealtimes more interestingby feeding their food in snuffle mats, treat dispensing balls, and other puzzle toys. This will help them to eat slower. It can also encourage them to play with their food and get some physical activity at the same time. ...