Healthy Dog Paws

1 despite the fact that they are durable and designed to withstand a large amount of activity and wear they do encounter some problems.

Healthy dog paws.

Depending on how your dog s paw problems manifest they can show signs of health issues ranging from allergies and infections to exposure and injuries. Since dog paws are not completely covered in hair they provide a place for health issues to reveal themselves to you and your vet. When you check the pads look for punctures or cuts from thorns or sharp objects. The pads are tough cushioned and can take a lot of punishment.

To fulfill this promise we started our foundation in 2009. Healthy paws was started to help pet parents handle the expense of pets veterinary treatments. A dog s paw is made up of skin bone tendons ligaments blood supply and connective tissue. A dog s paws are designed to protect the bones of his feet and while the pads may be tough they can be affected with common problems and conditions.

Allergies itchy irritated skin can cause the dog to chew or bite at his feet worsening the inflammation and making the skin bleed. Paw pads provide insulation for a dog s feet provide traction aid with balance slowing down and stopping and act as shock absorbers for the bones and joints that make up the dog s feet and legs. That doesn t mean they can t be hurt though and if they are hurt sometimes healing is slow. Over 1 000 000 donated so far to homeless pets.

Dogs have some sensitivity to hot and cold but they build up a tolerance much quicker than we do says greg hammer dvm and former president of the avma in dover delaware.