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How to properly wash your dog's paws: 4 mistakes owners make most often
10.03.2023 11:00
Updated: 14.04.2023 14:18
Dogs need to wash their paws after a walk, and this is a rule for which there are no exceptions. But at the same time, not all dog owners know how to do it correctly.
So it turns out that it is one thing to wash a dog's paws and quite another to wash them properly. Here are 4 common mistakes.
Firstly, washing should be regular.
Just as people wash their hands when they come in from outside, it is important to wash your dog's paws every time you return home after a walk. Even if the weather is dry and warm, a dog can bring a lot of germs into the house, including those that are dangerous to human health.
Secondly, the water must be at the right temperature.
In cold weather, you should not turn on hot water. Such a mistake is fraught with the formation of hematomas, tissue necrosis, and rupture of small blood vessels. First, turn on cool water, and then gradually increase the temperature.
Thirdly, what is hygiene without soap?
Washing is primarily about using soap. Everything else is just rinsing. The bacteria won't go anywhere after that.
Fourthly, a separate question – what kind of soap to use?
Tar soap is great for dealing with parasites, and it's also inexpensive. But it dries out the skin, causing microcracks to appear on the animal's paw pads, which is a new problem.
It is better to consult a specialist and choose products suitable for daily use.
