I. How does dog interphalangitis cause?
The main sources of infection that cause interdental inflammation in dogs are Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus and other bacteria, or canine ectoparasites such as scabies mites and Demodex mites, and other fungi. Clinically, it is generally more common in dogs with wet feet. For example, when drying hair after bathing, ignoring the soles of the feet and between the toes, not cleaning and drying in time when returning from a rainy day, and the living environment itself is relatively dark and humid, all of which will increase the incidence of dogs infected with interdentalitis. probability.
In addition, if the dog’s own immunity is relatively low, some small wounds on the soles of the feet will also easily cause interdental inflammation. For example, when dogs often go out, they will inevitably step on some sharp things, and the dog will Unlike people who are used to wearing shoes, it is inevitable to get injured on the feet, but if the owner does not find it in time and disinfect the dog, it may be infected by some purulent bacteria, causing interdental inflammation.
2. Symptoms of dog interdentalitis
The first symptoms of dog interdentalitis are just the toes From time to time, a small bubble about the size of a pimple grows around it. At this time, the dog’s pain is not obvious, and it is not easy for the owner to find it. When the herpes grows, there may be pus or blood in it, the dog’s pain symptoms are obvious, and the dog will become reluctant to walk or limp. If left untreated, the pustules can rupture, ooze pus, and become more severe with secondary infection. In some cases, there is not much pus in the dactylitis, and there is a lot of blood in the swollen bubble.
Third, what kind of dog is prone to interdental inflammation?
1. Dogs with a lot of hair between the toes and not trimmed in time.
2. Short-haired dogs are more likely to get interdentalitis than long-haired dogs, such as Bulldogs, Shar Pei, Pugs, etc.
3. Dogs who live in a humid environment and like to play with water.
4. Dogs who come home from playing or walking without washing their feet and drying them.
5. Dogs who often accidentally scratch their feet when playing outside.
Fourth, how to deal with dog interdigitalitis
If dog interdigitalitis is only a small one For herpes, you can first wash the paws with warm water or some cleaning bath for dogs, and keep the feet dry after thorough drying, and the symptoms can be gradually alleviated. If the number of herpes increases, it is necessary to disinfect and sterilize the dog with ethacridine lactate solution to promote the recovery of the dog’s skin.
If the dog’s paws are red and swollen and there are some larger blood blisters or pustules, you can use an ice pack to apply a cold compress on the sole of the foot for a while to remove the hair around the affected area, and then use tweezers to sterilize and take some Disinfect the outside of the paw with a cotton ball, gently peel off the most red and swollen areas, check for foreign bodies, and then drain the toxic substances in the blood blisters and pustules. Heal and finally bandage. Spray ethacridine lactate solution 3-5 times a day on the affected area of the dog for antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and infection prevention. If the dog is still not good after using the above methods, or the dog is in severe pain, it should go to the hospital for treatment in time.
