Fashionista Tips to Keep Your Dog’s Paws Clean and Healthy

We think only about nails when it comes to our pet’s paw care. However, it is not only about trimming nails but beyond that. A total paw care includes looking after the pads, trimming the hair in between the pads and cleaning and trimming the nails. Just wiping the paws is not all enough. Paws soak up all types of things, whether dirt, grime or ticks, and bring them into your house. And, the worst thing is dogs usually lick their paws and accidently ingest all things – either toxic or allergic.

And, to avoid any complications because of this, paw care is essential. A few paw tips here will help you what to look for and what care you need to take in order to null all the chances of infection and helps you to learn how to inspect the pads for any infection, bugs, dirt, cracks, sores or allergy.

Wiping Paws

Firstly, whenever your dog comes back from outdoors, wipe his paws with plain warm water and some apple cider vinegar. You can even use paw wipes which are specially formulated for doggies. When buying these wipes look for the contents, as some pooches may be allergic to the ingredients. Your vet can even help you in finding the right product according to your dog’s health record. Wipe the paws to remove any dirt or parasites.

Cut the Paw Hair

Most pet parents think whether to cut/trim or not to trim the hair. As per vets, trimmed hair will reduce the chances of accumulating dirt and debris in the foot. Moreover, bringing in less mud from the outside. It also lessens the attachment of bugs and ticks. And, the hair remained intact protects the pads from all the outside elements.

Injured or Cracked Pads

With an injury in the pad, it is crucial to provide treatment without ignoring the wound or injury as this can lead infection, and sometimes even the complications of surgery. In case of cracked pad, it is essential to massage it with paw cream along with applying some soothing massage oil. This will heal the cracks as well as moisturize the pads. Normally, in winters, this type of problem is more compared to hotter months. 

For cold season, you can even bring dog booties, which helps in minimizing dogs’ traction and protects from dirt, and especially from ice salt which is usually used in this season. Mostly use them for walking rather than for running and playing.

Extra Special Care

Millennial pet parents want their furry pals to be more chic and the trend is fast catching up the fire with rest of the pet owners too. Numerous pet fashionista products are available on the market. Starting from sleek dog wear, cat wear to those funny caps and sweaters. Not limited to these, bandanas, hoodies, neck ties to many other fashionable accessories are on sale. Well, when it comes to paw there are thousands of shoes, booties in a wide variety and colors to pick from according to your choice. Moreover, these days, pawdicure polish pens too come in varied colors to make your furry pal paw look beautiful and colorful.

So, why not enjoy a great walk with your furry pal by just taking a little care of their paws. Have you ever tried a polish on your dog’s nail? Share a photo with us. 

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