Inflammation of paw pads in dogs is called pododermatitis. The culprits of his appearance are allergies , fungal infections, parasites , oncology, autoimmune diseases, a general lowering of the body's defenses.
Treatment of pododermatitis on paws in dogs
First of all, the animal begins to carefully lick its paws, the skin on the pads becomes reddish, tuberous, edema and hardening appear. If the disease progresses, then ulcers and sores are formed. In the future, the animal begins to experience pain, there is lameness. For the diagnosis is taken scraping and smear from an unhealthy place.
With single lesions, pododermatitis in dogs is treated with antiseptic agents (chlorhexidine) at home. When there are multiple foci, the main causes of the disease are addressed. It is recommended to use antibacterial therapy, antifungal drugs, and use them for a couple of weeks after the cessation of the inflammatory process.
The feet are additionally treated locally with solutions of antibiotics, everyday baths with antiseptics are carried out. In severe lesions of the paws, surgical removal of the diseased surface is performed.
If the poddermatitis is caused by autoimmune diseases, then lifelong treatment with hormonal medications is required (for example, Prednisolone).
To treat a dog's pododermatitis needs a long time, often there are relapses.
As a preventive measure, it is necessary to limit trauma of the paws during the paddock's walking, to limit their contact with rough rough surfaces. In winter slush it is desirable to protect pads from snow, salt and water on the roads, use a special wax for street walks daily. Upon returning home, it is advisable to wash the paws carefully and dry.