An injury to a dog’s paw pads could be inflicted by puncture wounds, blisters, burns, and lacerations. Having awareness of the surface type your pet walks on when you have your outdoor trips is essential to the prevention of injuries to your pet’s paw pads. Surfaces made of concrete are rough and store heat during hot weather. Rougher surfaces like gravel, sand, and rock could also cause paw pad injury. Dogs that injure their paw pads will limp and could often lick at that injured foot. If the abrasion is mild, rinse the affected food under cool running water to make sure any dirt and debris are removed. Then apply an antibacterial solution or ointment on the abrasion. You have the option of wrapping your pet’s paw with a vet wrap or ace bandage but keep that bandage or wrap dry and clean. Changing the bandage daily may also be needed until such time that your pet’s food pad heals. If the injury is worse than a wound that is superficial, then there may be a need to proceed to the nearest vet clinic Louisville KY.
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