It is easy to detect if a dog’s feet are injured. When you find that the dog is walking unsteadily, the body is unbalanced, and one leg is afraid to touch the ground and exert force, you should pay attention. This means that the dog’s legs are injured. What should you do if your dog’s foot is injured? How should you deal with it?

Shetland Sheepdog

1. When a dog’s foot is found to be injured, the first thing to determine is how the dog was injured? Dogs are generally naughty, and they are likely to be caught by the door that the owner has conveniently closed when the owner is not paying attention. This is usually the reason. The damage caused won't be too serious, just be careful not to pinch it again, and you'll be fine after a while.

2. If your dog likes to climb high and low or usually goes up and down stairs by itself, you should prevent the dog from twisting when jumping off the high platform or steps. If it twists, you should pay more attention and give it carefully. Dog massage is also necessary. Of course, if it is not necessary, it is best not to let the dog jump up and down by himself, including going up and down stairs.

3. If you are run over by a car or accidentally stepped on by someone when you are outside, be careful to see if there is a broken bone. In this case, do not touch the dog's upper and lower legs without permission. You should send it to him in time. doctor to ensure the fastest possible treatment for the dog. When encountering this kind of situation, in addition to asking the dog to seek medical treatment in time, you also need to use M.A.G joint joints to properly supplement chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine to promote the healing of the dog's mouth.

4. Owners who live in the suburbs or take their dogs to go hiking need to pay attention to: ticks. It is quite troublesome for dogs to be infected by ticks. Because of the characteristics of ticks, they can only be treated by professional pet care providers. In addition to ticks, dogs may also be bitten by other debris on their paws, causing injuries.

​Notes

If the dog doesn’t want its owner to touch its upper parts, don’t touch it. Wait for a while and then try to touch it again when the dog is not feeling so uncomfortable.

It is best not to move the injured area when you suspect it is broken.