20/07/2021
is now in full swing ☀️ Are you and your taking full advantage of this summer heat and taking the party outside?
If you are, here are some tips to keep your pup's paws healthy 🐕
🐾 Asphalt temperature can rise rapidly during summer. Although paw pads are made with specialized skin cells with withstand pressure and high temperature, prolonged exposure to heat can still cause serious problems. Burned paw pads can peel can cause sharp pain. Here is a general rule of thumb, if it's too hot for you to walk on, don't let your dog!
🐾 Summer never fails to draw the crowd outdoors. Unfortunately, with more people often means more littering, especially around the holidays like fourth of July 🎆 Survey your pup's play and walk areas for broken glasses and sharp objects 🚨 Not only do lacerated paw pads require stitches, a deep cut can even lead to nerve damage.
🐾 Pesky little sharp grass awns like 🦊 can pe*****te through your dog's skin and cause a nasty abscess. Did you know that foxtails grow in all but 7 states? That means for most of us, we need to stay alert during our dog's walks to avoid contact with these pointy and sharp plants.
🐾 Dealing with paw injuries can be complicated. Luckily, prevention is relatively easy. Comfortable and breathable dog shows with a solid bottom sole can prevent problems listed above. Even better? A pair of fashionable dog shoes will only make your pup look that much cooler 😎 🥾
Interested in more details about the risks, signs, and treatments for paw pad injuries? A complete article written by a can be found in the [link in bio] 🔗
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