Especially now in the cold season, frozen paths, snow and ice can paws of your pet to hit hard. Brittle and cracked paws often affect the well-being and make every trip in the fresh air a torture. Why regular and conscientious paw control is essential during the cold season and how you can problems with the paws In today's blog post we will explain to you how you can best act.
Your paw care protection program for dogs and cats
The thick fur of your dog or cat protects your pet from cold and wet weather. In general, the bitter cold in winter is less of a problem for dogs and cats than we humans would expect. Important in winter However, the Regular and careful checking and care of the paws . You should pay particular attention to them, especially in the cold season.
The preventive paw care Your pet's care includes not only regular check-ups, but also Protection against extreme temperatures . As the cold, snow and ice increase, the risk of injury to your pet's paws also increases. For example, clumps of ice and snow can form on the paws when you go for a walk.
Through friction Frozen snow clumps can damage the sensitive toe skin or even the whole Rubbing and irritating the pads . Even minor injuries are not excluded. And open wounds, even very small ones, can lead to severe inflammation lead.
abrasions in the ball area are not only very unpleasant for your four-legged friend, but can lead to severe pain . If your fur ball suddenly starts to limp or limp, the first thing you should do is Check paws and pads.
In order to protect your fur ball's paws and pads as best as possible, you should make sure that the fur in this area is not longer than necessary. The procedure of ball and paw care Not only dogs are affected, cats are also affected.
For protection you can clean the paws of your four-legged companion before your walk with
- Vaseline,
- milk fat
- or rub in deer tallow.
Paw Checking for Dogs and Cats in Winter
Check your dog or cat’s paws after every walk. Be very careful and Also check the inside of the bales for injuries or cracks . Remove snow, ice and dirt immediately with a cloth to avoid chafing.
After your trip, dip each paw in a bowl of lukewarm water. Next, use your fingers and a soft cloth to rub between the toes and remove any ice or dirt that has stuck. Then dry the paws thoroughly.
At
- abrasions,
- wounds
- or injuries
on the paws disinfect the wound with our emmi®-pet skin and wound hydrogel . Thanks to its well-adhering consistency, it can disinfectant effect unfold over a very long period of time. This will help you effectively prevent new and secondary infections. Do you use the hydrogel in combination with our emmi®-pet Care you and your four-legged friend are well prepared for the cold days of the year.
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