Dietary, seasonal and environmental allergens can cause your dog's paws to swell. Saliva from constant chewing on the paws may stain his paw fur. The condition may involve the entire foot or just the bottoms of the feet, depending on the cause. Your veterinarian will want to know what diet...
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 objects, and they will bleed heavily when cut. An injured ear will also ...
and treat ongoing yeast infections caused by constant licking or chewing. Add just enough iodine to turn it the color of tea. Stand your dog in the solution for 30 seconds. Dry the paws and apply the foot powder later on. Don’t worry if...
While there is no guaranteed way to prevent cysts and boils from developing, there are steps that you can take to reduce the risk. Pet owners should take steps toprotect your dog from fleasand insect bites when spending time outdoors. If you are going to be in an area where you are at...
How To Trim Dog Nails, Step by Step Once you’ve secured all the right tools to trim your dog’s nails, you’re ready to get started. 1. Touch Your Dog’s Paws and Legs Regularly You can make nail trimming feel less intrusive by regularly touching and massaging your dog’s legs and...
How to Care for Your Dog's Paws in Winter Winter can also be tough on your dog’s paw pads with snow, ice, and salt. No ice-melt product is completely safe for your dog, and many can cause your dog’s paw pads to dry out, crack, or even burn, and can be toxic if your dog...
A white pup’s hairy dog paws / by klynslis Slush, dirt, and road salt can really get packed in there tight and harden in a matter of minutes when it’s cold outside! Here’s a good video showing youhow to trim your dog’s hairy paws: ...
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.
1. Grab Its Favorite Doggie Treat Dogs respond to certain sounds, such as your voice calling its name, the metal rattle from a leash before park walks, and the familiar sound that the plastic treat bag makes when you open it. Yes, you can teach your dog to crawl. But you’ll first ...
Dog Constantly Licking Paws Due to Parasites Parasites such as mites, fleas, lice or ticks can make your dog itch. If you suspect a parasite infestation, you can treat mild cases at home with ‘over the counter’ medications. In cases of severe parasite infestation, however, don’t do it...