The appearance of dense burrs on the dog's meat pad may be caused by aging, excessive exercise, humid environment, etc. It can be improved by physical treatment or local application of moisturizing cream. If the problem persists or worsens, it is recommended to take the dog to the veterinarian for examination and treatment in time.
1. The reasons why dense burrs appear on the dog’s meat pads:
1. The burrs may be the result of keratinization of the meat pads as the dog ages. As dogs age and are affected by the environment, the pads may become keratinized to varying degrees, forming a prickly appearance.
2. Excessive amount of exercise: Excessive amount of exercise in dogs may cause excessive wear of the weak current, causing the weak current to become keratinized.
3. Humid environment: If a dog lives in a humid environment for a long time, its meat pads are easily infected by bacteria or fungi, leading to inflammation between the toes, which can lead to the development of meat pads and burr-like hard objects. Keratinization. At this time, the owner needs to pay attention to whether the dog's living environment is hygienic and dry, and may need to use some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs for the dog.
2. Ways to improve the dense burrs on the dog’s meat pads:
1. Physical treatment: For the burrs on the dog’s meat pads, owners can take some measures to clean and deal with them. For example, use a brush or comb to gently remove the burrs on the surface, but be careful not to use too much force to avoid damaging the material of the pad. If the burrs are serious, you can carefully trim them with scissors, but avoid cutting the filling inside the pad. At the same time, it is also very important to keep the dog's meat pads clean and hygienic. You can clean and disinfect the dog's meat pads regularly, use special pet disinfectant or alcohol to wipe the surface of the meat pads, and replace the filling of the meat pads regularly.
2. Apply moisturizing cream locally: If the keratinization problem of the meat pad is serious, more professional care may be needed. For example, use moisturizing cream to massage the flesh pads. First soak the flesh pads in warm water to soften them, then apply the cream and massage carefully. This can help improve the keratinization of the meat pads, but it should be noted that the meat pads are sensitive parts of the dog. You should be gentle and patient when massaging, and gradually let the dog adapt.
The problem of burrs on dog meat pads requires owners to pay close attention and deal with them. By understanding the possible causes and taking appropriate cleaning and care measures, you can help your dog improve the keratinization of its meat pads and maintain their appearance.Health and comfort.