Your dog’s paws are what give them freedom to run, jump, chase and play. They carry your pup over soft grass or carpet and rough pavement or gravel. Although your pup’s paws are strong and resilient, they still need frequent care.
Your dog’s paws are what give them freedom to run, jump, chase and play. They carry your pup over soft grass or carpet and rough pavement or gravel. Although your pup’s paws are strong and resilient, they still need frequent care.
Cats don’t get the luxury of wearing shoes like humans do—nor would they want to! Our feline friends use their nimble paws and claws to walk, run, climb and leap around the home and find their delicate footing. Unfortunately, their paws’ exposure to indoor and outdoor hazards leaves them vulnerable to wounds and infections.
As the weather shifts from fall to winter and snow begins to cover the ground, one thing dog owners will need to be wary of is dry or cracked paw pads. Dry air, freezing-cold ice and salt or other de-icers can wreak havoc on your pup’s paws during winter walks, eventually leading to painful cracks and even infections.
Cats are active creatures, running and pouncing on their paws at all hours of the day. The pads of their feet, made of cushioned layers of fat and keratin, are sensitive, though, and can be easily injured by scrapes and sharp objects. If you notice your cat is limping or in pain while walking, there’s a good chance something is wrong with its foot.
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