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How to Fix Smelly Dog Paws
Many dog owners notice a foul odor from their dog's paws and wonder if dogs can get "athlete's foot." Paw odor is actually common in dogs. This article explains why dog paws smell and how to treat and prevent the problem.
Why Are My Dog’s Toe Webs Red and Swollen?
Red, swollen, painful webs and limping often mean interdigital dermatitis — a very common dog skin disease that can get serious if ignored. Here is the rundown.
Does Interdigital Dermatitis Hurt, and Which Ointment Should You Use?
Interdigital dermatitis comes from wound infection or mite infestation and usually brings pain, though the degree varies. Here is what you need to know.
Why Dogs Get Interdigital Dermatitis and How to Prevent It
Owners may find, while trimming nails or bathing, that the dog's toes are red and swollen, or see it licking its paws constantly. If so, beware—your dog may have interdigital dermatitis. What is it, why does it happen, how to prevent? Below we explain.
What to Do When a Puppy Falls from a Height
Stay calm, check for obvious injury like fractures or bleeding, and watch behavior. Soothe with a calm voice and gentle petting. For bleeding, press with clean gauze; for shallow wounds, clean with mild soap and iodine. For fractures/dislocation, hold steady on a soft pad and rush to a vet.
My Kitten Hasn’t Eaten or Drunk for a Day and a Half, Hides in a Corner Sleeping, Sometimes Shakes, Feels Hot, and Walks with a Limp
No eating, lethargy, shaking, fever, and limping suggest severe injury or poisoning. Check for wounds; if none, see a vet. Poisoning needs stomach lavage and detox right away.
My dog was bitten by a bigger dog on the chest and hind leg; it hurt to walk and to touch at first but later could be touched; how do I tell if a bone is hurt?
Being bitten and limping is serious; see a vet to catch hidden problems. Clean and disinfect the wound with saline or iodine, bandage if bleeding, and get a rabies shot if unvaccinated. Walking difficulty also warrants an exam.
What happens if a kitten’s paw is crushed?
A crushed paw may cause pain and fractures. Clean minor scrapes and use a collar; if limping or unable to walk, it may be broken - see a vet for X-ray and treatment.
What Causes Arthritis in Dogs?
Arthritis in dogs is driven by genetics, obesity, improper exercise, and aging. Breeds prone to joint dysplasia—such as Saint Bernard, German Shepherd, and Pomeranian—are at higher risk, while excess weight and hard exercise wear down cartilage, and older dogs lose bone density. Prevention centers on weight control, joint-friendly low-impact exercise, warmth, paw traction, and regular checkups.
Dog at 7 Is Like a Human at 50: Early Signs of Senior Dog Diseases
At 7, every dog, large or small, has entered its senior years and organs start declining faster. Studies show kidney filtration drops 12-18% and joint cartilage wears three times quicker after 7. Many early signs get mistaken for "normal aging" and missed. Watch for osteoarthritis (stiff rising, hesitant stairs, liking soft beds), dental disease (red bleeding gums, loose teeth, bad breath, favoring soft food), chronic kidney disease (drinking and urinating more, later ammonia breath and weight loss), and cognitive dysfunction (getting lost at home, night waking, forgetting house-training). These diseases can't be cured, but early action slows them and extends life.