Red paws of dogs may be caused by interdigititis, trauma, skin diseases and other factors. If the owner is not sure of the specific cause of the dog's red paws, he must not blindly give the dog medicine. The best way is to take the dog to the pet hospital first to find out the cause, and then formulate specific treatment methods to prevent the dog from taking medicine. Mistakes can cause your dog's paws to become more red and swollen.

1. Caused by interdigital inflammation

Interdigital inflammation is one of the common causes of red paws in dogs. In addition to red paws, dogs with interdigital inflammation will also have redness on the soles of their feet. Symptoms include redness, pain, heat, swelling, and ulceration. If the condition is severe, the dog may also appear lame. At this time, the owner needs to take anti-infectious treatment in time, and drugs containing cephalexin can be used. At the same time, you also need to take good care of the toes, keep them dry and clean, and if they have become ulcerated, clean up the pus and disinfect the infected parts.

2. Caused by trauma

If the dog fights with its companions and causes leg injuries, or scratches hard objects and causes damage to the paw skin, or excessive exercise causes leg wear and tear If the wound becomes inflamed, the dog's paws will also become red and swollen. At this time, the owner can first observe the specific situation of the dog's injury at home. If it is not serious, he can first use diluted hydrogen peroxide to disinfect the affected part of the dog, and then apply or spray antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs. If the dog is more serious, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.

3. Caused by skin diseases

If the dog lives in a dark, humid, dirty place for a long time, it is likely to cause skin diseases due to bacterial, fungal and other pathogenic microorganism infections, resulting in The paws are swollen and the hair becomes red. If this is the case, the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital as soon as possible to diagnose the pathogenic bacteria and consult a doctor for medication.