Why do Border Collies’ meat pads crack? Don’t ignore it! Many parents should have this feeling. When the little Border Collie is first brought back, the meat pads are soft and warm. , it feels very smooth, and I don’t want to let go of the pads when I clasp them. However, as the Border Collie grows up, the pads gradually become rough.

Why do Border Collies’ pads crack?

There are basically two reasons for cracks in the paw pads of Border Collies:

One: Weather and climate are both factors.

2: Infectious diseases (such as canine distemper, etc.). If your Border Collie's pads are dry and cracked due to dry climate, you can try to use some moisturizing lip balm on your Border Collie to relieve the dryness and cracking. In addition, you can also use aloe vera gel, foot oil, etc.

At the same time, the owner also needs to do the following two things:

1. Reduce the number of times the Border Collie goes out and walk around, and treat the Border Collie’s feet. Carry out good maintenance.

2. If you must go out, you can wear comfortable shoes for your Border Collie to reduce the stimulation and impact of walking on the foot pads and prevent dryness and cracking from becoming more serious. The owner needs to pay attention to if the Border Collie has dry and cracked meat pads and other symptoms. For example, if there is a runny nose, sneezing, dry and red nose, blurred eyes, trance and depression, etc., then it is very likely that the Border Collie is infected with canine distemper, and the owner needs to take him to the hospital in time to determine whether he is infected with canine distemper, parvovirus, etc. disease, and then receive timely treatment to ensure that the pet dog is healthy.

However, the meat pads of most Border Collies are very healthy. In addition, Border Collies do not have sweat glands, so the meat pads are also a very important place for Border Collies to sweat. , be well protected.