Healthy Dog Paws

Additionally healthy paws had a mission to help animal rescue organizations care for the many sick pets that come into their care.

Healthy dog paws.

A dog s paws are designed to protect the bones of his feet and while the pads may be tough they can be affected with common problems and conditions. When you check the pads look for punctures or cuts from thorns or sharp objects. Since dog paws are not completely covered in hair they provide a place for health issues to reveal themselves to you and your vet. 1 despite the fact that they are durable and designed to withstand a large amount of activity and wear they do encounter some problems.

Paw pads provide insulation for a dog s feet provide traction aid with balance slowing down and stopping and act as shock absorbers for the bones and joints that make up the dog s feet and legs. Dogs have some sensitivity to hot and cold but they build up a tolerance much quicker than we do says greg hammer dvm and former president of the avma in dover delaware. The pads are tough cushioned and can take a lot of punishment. But as tough as they are paw pads are not made of armor.

A dog s paw is made up of skin bone tendons ligaments blood supply and connective tissue. Healthy paws was started to help pet parents handle the expense of pets veterinary treatments. Allergies itchy irritated skin can cause the dog to chew or bite at his feet worsening the inflammation and making the skin bleed. To fulfill this promise we started our foundation in 2009.

That doesn t mean they can t be hurt though and if they are hurt sometimes healing is slow.