I. What is interdental inflammation?
Interdentalitis, also known as interdigital pyoderma or foot dermatitis, is caused by bacterial infection of the deep areas of a dog’s paw pads
. In short, the inflammation of the space between the toes and the ball of the foot in dogs due to bacterial infection is interdentalitis. After a dog suffers from interdentalitis, it may lick and bite the affected area, or the affected limb will have pain and lameness. The main symptoms are redness, swelling, hair loss, and pustules on the affected area.
Second, the cause of the formation of interdental inflammation
Interdental inflammation is mainly a secondary infection, which induces There are many reasons, such as bacterial infection, parasitic infection, atopic dermatitis, trauma, wet feet, etc.
1. If the dog is kept in a cage for a long time, or the pads are often wet, it is likely to cause interdental inflammation.
2. If the dog does not regularly trim the toenails and soles of the feet, the hair will be too long, and it will also cause interdental inflammation in humid and hot weather.
3. Dogs do not dry their pads in time after going out in rainy or snowy days, which can also easily lead to interdental inflammation.
4. If the dog’s foot pad is accidentally scratched and not disinfected in time, it is likely to cause interdental inflammation due to trauma infection.
Third, the treatment of interdental inflammation
If the dog’s foot pads are only mildly infected, In case of local redness or swelling, the owner can use topical antifungal spray to treat the dog, or apply anti-inflammatory ointment to the affected area. As long as you insist on using these drugs every day, the dog’s interdental inflammation will gradually improve. If the dog’s interdental inflammation is very serious, the affected area has pustules or the pustules are ruptured, then the owner should take the dog to the hospital for professional treatment, which can also avoid secondary infection, after debridement and disinfection, Only the owner can continue the treatment with topical medication for the dog.
The owner should also do a good job in the prevention of dog interdigitalitis, try not to keep the dog’s foot pads in a wet state, and regularly repair the dog’s sole hair. Pay attention to the dog’s foot pads to avoid traumatic infections. If you have other related questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.
