What is the reason for swollen dog paws?

It is difficult to avoid some external injuries when the dog’s paws come into direct contact with the ground. For example, if a dog’s paw is accidentally punctured by a sharp object, it can easily lead to bleeding or swelling. In addition, the dog’s paws may also cause swelling due to other reasons. Let’s learn more about it

There may be various reasons for the swelling of a dog’s hands and feet, and the following are some common reasons and corresponding treatment suggestions:

1. External stimulation and sprains: Dogs may have poor local blood circulation due to sprains in the hind limbs or other external stimuli, causing swelling and swelling of their paws. If the dog is only slightly sprained and does not have obvious pain reactions, you can try to apply cold and hot compress to the affected area, and apply cold compress within 24 hours after the sprain to relieve symptoms and pain. Apply hot compress within 24-48 hours after the sprain to promote blood circulation and relieve muscle tension, and give the dog oral anti-inflammatory and analgesic treatment appropriately.” Medicine. For older and more painful dogs, it is recommended to take them to a pet hospital for imaging examination to determine if it is a joint problem and receive targeted treatment.

2. Interdactylitis: The swelling of a dog’s toes may be caused by interdigital inflammation. Interdactylitis is a common disease in dogs, usually caused by bacterial infections due to damp feet and poor hygiene. When treating, it is necessary to first trim the hair on the dog’s foot pads and soles, rinse the affected area with physiological saline, and apply skin anti-inflammatory cream. If the symptoms are severe, oral antibiotic treatment is also necessary

3. Bacterial and fungal infections: If a dog lives in a humid environment for a long time or does not dry its paws in time, it is easy to promote the proliferation of bacteria and fungi, which can cause inflammation and swelling. Therefore, keeping the dog’s living environment dry and tidy, as well as keeping the dog’s paws dry, is the key to preventing such problems.

4. Parasitic infections: Mites, ticks, and other parasites biting the dog’s paws may also cause swelling. To reduce this situation, it is recommended to regularly deworm the dog and disinfect the living environment once a week to help prevent parasitic infections.

5. Allergy: When a dog is allergic, its paws may also cause swelling.

Children may experience symptoms such as swelling, redness, inflammation, and itching. If such symptoms occur, it is recommended to take your dog to a pet hospital for injection with a desensitization needle as soon as possible and identify allergens.

6. Other factors: Swelling of dog paws may also be caused by other factors, such as toe fractures, scratches from foreign objects on the paws, scalds on the paws, long nails, tumors, etc. If these situations occur, it is recommended to take your dog to a pet hospital for detailed examination and treatment as soon as possible

In general, the swelling problem in dogs may involve multiple reasons, and treatment should consider and follow the advice of veterinarians comprehensively. At the same time, owners should pay attention to keeping their dog’s living environment dry and clean, providing a balanced diet, and avoiding excessive dog activity, which can help prevent and reduce the problem of paw swelling. When abnormal symptoms are found in dogs, it is important to take them seriously and seek medical treatment at a pet hospital if necessary