In winter, owners need to monitor their pets’ paws especially carefully in order to avoid health problems; declaration President of the Russian Cynological Federation Vladimir Golubev at a meeting with RIAMO. First of all, he recommended that the dog be put on special protective shoes.
“Dirty and wet paws are not just a matter of hygiene. Puddles and dirt collect all the pollutants of the city, this chemistry can irritate the skin of the paws: The dog’s paw pads have cracks and even sores. If you do not comply with this, sooner or later an infection will infect the wounds. This is fraught with serious complications,” said Golubev.
The specialist also recommended applying special protective agents in the form of sprays, waxes or creams to the paws of pets.
According to Golubev, after returning from a walk, it is necessary to thoroughly wash the paws with warm water or special products that do not dry the skin, and also dry them without forgetting between the toes.
Golubev had previously stated that overcome A dog from ticks is necessary at any time of the year. At the same time, according to him, the peak of insect activity falls in the spring-summer period, when the air is warm, moderately humid.
Source: Gazeta
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