However, if you are confident that they have just a minor scratch on the paw pad, you will be pleased to hear that this area is incredibly quick to heal and will do so with a little extra help from you, at home.Īlfie bandaged and sleeping after one of his more serious paw pad injuriesįour simple steps to treating your dog’s paw pad injury at home: I will begin by saying that if you notice your dog has injured their paw pad and you are not confident that you can treat it at home, or you do not feel it is healing well or most important, there are any signs of infection, call your dog’s vet straight away. Treating your dog’s paw pad injury at home Initially, you should keep your pup happy and rested, allowing you to take a proper look at their injury in order to clean and examine it. Paw pads in dogs are renowned for bleeding excessively so do not be alarmed if you notice blood, to begin with. Whether you notice one or more of these symptoms, the important thing to remember is to remain calm.
#DOG PAW PAD RIPPED OFF SKIN#
Depending on the severity of their injury you may notice loose skin or a torn nail.You may notice a tear or an abrasion on the paw pad.Your dog’s paw pad might be red, inflamed or swollen.They might be licking their foot excessively.You may spot your dog limping and unable to put pressure on their foot.If your dog has injured their paw pad you may notice one of the following common symptoms: Beaches are a perfect example of a place where your dog may injure themselves on a sharp rock or on a piece of litter.
A common injury, dogs can cut their pads at any time, particularly if they get lots of exercise. Paw pad injuriesĪs mentioned above, your dog may incur a paw pad injury at any time and despite their durability, they can occur due to ongoing wear and tear or perhaps in the case of my spaniel Alfie, sharp objects, such as flint stones.
Which is precisely why, care and attention for their paws is very much needed, just as much as, for example, grooming their coat and ensuring a healthy diet. The important thing to remember is that, as with the base of our own feet as humans, your dog’s paw pads are very important and an injury that can occur at any time during their life, (even the smallest) can cause excruciating pain for your dog. Whereas if, like My dog Alfie he can runs for miles over tougher terrain, your dog’s paw pads may not be as soft. For example, if your dog requires little exercise and prefers to walk on soft grass surfaces their pads well be smooth to touch. This is entirely dependent on the terrain they tend to walk on. However, you may notice the paw pads on your dog’s feet are either smooth or a little rough. Made up of a pigmented fatty tissue, paw pads act as shock absorbers whilst running, as well as assisting with balance, helping them to slow down when stopping and are well-designed to withstand large amounts of regular exercise. An integral part of your dog’s feet, paw pads provide not only protection but also added insulation during colder periods.
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