I. How is interphalangitis caused in dogs
Dog interphalangitis is simply an inflammation caused by bacterial infection in the space between the toes and the sole of the dog. It is one of the common skin diseases in dogs.
Dog interdentalitis is an infection-induced infection, and there are many situations that can induce dog interdentalitis. For example, dogs may have secondary induction in the case of bacterial infection, parasitic infection, wet feet, etc. Interdactyly, the common causes of interdental inflammation in dogs are as follows:
1. Dogs are kept in cages for a long time, and their foot pads
are compressed and injured by the thin rods of the cages for a long time, causing infection; It is caused by long-term moisture in the place where the foot pad touches.
2. The pet owner does not pay attention to regularly trimming the dog’s nails and soles of the feet. The hairs on the soles of the dog’s feet are too long, which may also cause the dog to suffer from interdentalitis in humid and hot weather.
3. The pet owner wets the soles of the dog’s feet after taking the dog out for a walk, or washes his feet after returning home, but does not check his hair in time.
4. Dogs go out to play and accidentally rub or scratch the soles of their feet. The pet owner did not find out in time and did not deal with the infected wounds of the dog in time, thus causing interdental inflammation.
Generally, some short-haired, heavy or deformed dogs are more prone to interphalangeal inflammation and furuncle, such as bulldogs, labradors, etc.
2. Symptoms of interdentalitis in dogs
Dogs suffer from toe Frequent licking or biting of the affected area, lameness and other manifestations usually occur in the time of inflammation, and the affected area of the dog will also have pain, accompanied by symptoms such as redness, swelling, hair loss, and pustules.
Third, the treatment of dog interdentalitis
If the dog’s interdental inflammation is mild, only local redness, swelling and other symptoms appear, The owner can treat it with antifungal spray or anti-inflammatory ointment, and insist on giving the dog medication every day until the dog recovers.
However, if the dog’s toes have pustules or pustules ruptured and other symptoms, it is best to take it to the doctor in time. The pet hospital will clean and disinfect the dog’s wound and give it external medicine. And with foot medicated bath for treatment. During this period, the pet owner needs to put an Elizabethan ring and a muzzle on the affected dog to prevent the dog from licking or biting the wound.
Fourth, prevention methods of dog interdentalitis
1. Keep dogs in cages as little as possible, or you can use pet fences instead of cages, so that both It can limit the dog’s movement area, and it is not easy to cause it to suffer from interdentalitis.
2. Regularly repair the bottom of the dog’s feet to keep the bottom of his feet dry;
3. If you wash the dog’s foot pads every time you walk the dog home, you must pay attention Dry their pads as soon as possible to avoid inducing interdental inflammation in dogs.
4. Every time you take your dog home, pay attention to check whether its foot pads are injured. If you find any wounds, be sure to clean and disinfect the wounds in time to avoid infection.
5. Let the overweight dog lose weight to prevent it from causing interdental inflammation due to excessive weight.
The above is our explanation of the disease of dog interdigitalitis. In general, dog interdigitalitis can be well prevented. Pet owners usually Take precautions for dogs.
