How to Care for a Dog's Torn Paw Pad

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How to recognize and treat foot pad injuries in dogs More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Max Rans | permalink
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By Henry Cerny, DVM, MS Foot pad injuries in dogs can range from abrasions, blisters, burns, ulcers, tears, punctures and lacerations. It is important to be aware what type of surface your dog walks on. Concrete for example can be rough and heats up quickly during warm or hot weather. Rock, gravel and sand can also injure the foot pads. The common clinical signs are limping, licking at the foot or bleeding.
For further reading: https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/foot-wounds/foot-pad-injuries-in-dogs ^[1]

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Common Dog Paw Problems. Tips That Help Heal Dogs' Pads More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Davis Broach | permalink
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Dog paw problems are usually cuts, tears, or cracked pads. Here's how to treat your dogs' pads effectively and accelerate the healing process.
Tags: dog paw problems,paws,dogs pads

For further reading: http://www.dog-care-knowledge.com/dog-paw-problems.html ^[2]

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Footpad Injuries in Dogs More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Asgar Patan | permalink
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The footpad is considered the toughest part of the animal’s skin. This specialized part of the body absorbs the shock and pressure from standing and running, but due to the location and function of footpads, they are often injured.
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For further reading: http://www.petplace.com/article/dogs/diseases-conditions-of-dogs/skin/footpad-injuries-in-dogs ^[3]

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How to Care for a Dog's Torn Paw Pad | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Jaak Laineste | permalink
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A paw pad, or footpad, is the toughest part of a dog's skin. Paw pads are located on each toe and under the metacarpal and metatarsal joints. They provide support and reduce the shock and pressure caused by running and standing. Torn paw pads often bleed a lot because they are rich in blood vessels, but the amount of bleeding does not necessarily...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_5105774_care-dogs-torn-paw-pad.html ^[4]

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Paw tissues unique; injuries need special care, attention More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Mario Ziltener | permalink
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Dr. Tannaz Amalsadvala focuses on some of the more common paw pad injuries seen in practice as she discusess treatment options for paw pad abrasions and lacerations.
Tags: emergency, Medicine, paw injuries, puppies, Surgery, suturing, tears, trauma, Veterinary news, wound closure, Internal medicine, Pediatric medicine
For further reading: http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/paw-tissues-unique-injuries-need-special-care-attention ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 3 month(s) ago

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1. https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/foot-wounds/foot-pad-injuries-in-dogs

2. http://www.dog-care-knowledge.com/dog-paw-problems.html

3. http://www.petplace.com/article/dogs/diseases-conditions-of-dogs/skin/footpad-injuries-in-dogs

4. http://www.ehow.com/how_5105774_care-dogs-torn-paw-pad.html

5. http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/paw-tissues-unique-injuries-need-special-care-attention