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How to Remove a Splinter from a Dog's Paw: A Guide for Pet Owners
10.10.2024 20:51
Dogs' paw pads are quite hard and resistant to mechanical impact.
However, needles, splinters, shards and other sharp objects often get stuck in dogs' limbs.
Let's figure out how to relieve your pet from unpleasant sensations.
How to tell if your dog has a splinter in his paw
The first and most telling sign is that the animal begins to limp.
The reason for this behavior lies in mechanical damage to the limb, for example, an insect bite, a cut or a splinter.
How to remove a splinter
If the edge of the splinter is visible, you can easily remove it if your pet allows it. Keep in mind that even the most affectionate dog can bite when it is in pain.
Try trimming the hair around the wound to make it more visible.
Arm yourself with tweezers and begin to pull slowly. It is important to do this in the direction in which the splinter entered the skin, so as not to break off the foreign object.
After removing the splinter, be sure to treat the wound with an antiseptic that can be used for dogs.
