Dog Paw Pads

　　Dogs' paw pads are constantly in contact with roads when going out, especially for some puppies who often get injured because their paw pad skin is too tender after running outside. Today, the editor will analyze the treatment methods for dog paw injuries for you. Pet owners, hurry up and learn.
　　1. Dog Nail Fracture
　　If a dog's nails grow too long because they haven't been trimmed for a long time, nail fractures often occur. If you find your dog limping, carefully check whether the nails are broken. If you find a broken nail, immediately cut it off with nail clippers.
　　If the broken nail cannot or is difficult to remove, and if it is very dirty with exposed tissue, to avoid bacterial infection, please ask a veterinarian to handle it. Usually, a dog's broken nail will not bleed or will only bleed a little. If the bleeding does not stop, use a pressure bandage to wrap the toe for 12 to 24 hours. If bleeding does not stop, use a pressure bandage to wrap the toe for 12 to 24 hours.
　　2. Paw Pad Abrasion with Blisters
　　Blisters or peeling skin on the paw pads will expose sensitive tissue on the dog's sole. The dog will show obvious limping. When you check, you will find the skin peeling with some still attached to the paw pad, revealing tissue.
　　Cut off the peeled skin and thoroughly clean dirt on the wound. The best way to treat this external injury is to let the dog rest until the wound heals, which takes about two weeks. If the exposed subcutaneous tissue is large and bleeding occurs, first clean the wound with disinfectants like povidone-iodine, then after drying, cover it with a bandage.
　　If the dog needs to walk for a long time, the wound must be bandaged to avoid contact with dirt and prevent secondary injury and pain.
　　3. Dog Paw Pad Cuts
　　If the dog accidentally cuts its paw pad with a sharp object causing heavy bleeding, owners should take the dog home and press the bleeding wound with cotton for about a minute. For small wounds, after stopping the bleeding, check for foreign objects; if any are found, remove them immediately and clean the wound with povidone-iodine, let it dry, and bandage to prevent dirt from entering.
　　If the paw pad cut is deep and causes heavy bleeding, the dog should be taken to a veterinarian for suturing to promote healing and prevent continuous bleeding.