Dog Care Guide

Treat Dog Chewing Paws

When dogs chew their paws they injure the skin and cause serious inflammations due to the bacteria that settle in the wounds

Symptoms

Despite the lack of any obvious external reason the dog chews

(A) On all paws

(B) On either hind or front legs Inflammation only occurs after protracted repetitive injury.

(C) And nibbles conspicuously between the toes Upon inspection there are small red dots and red areas visible. The same types of dots are found on the belly and on the inside of the thighs.

The dog might have been lying on a lawn.

(D) Or licks a specific area of one paw. That area is red and swollen.

Causes

(A) This may be an important sign that the animal feels neglected and bored, and it is trying to get attention.

(B) Metabolic disorders are at work here. The hind paws are usually affected if the kidney is dysfunctional, and the front paws are the victims of liver disorders.

(C) Grass mites are commonly the culprits of the small red dots.

(D) This type of chewing most commonly follows an injury by a foreign body, a tear or cut, or by an insect sting. If the lesion is open, it is probably infected by bacteria.

Self-Help

Dab the affected areas of the paws or between the toes with diluted Calendula essence, and let it dry. Don’t let the dog lick the fluid off otherwise you lose the effect. The essence is not harmful though! If you can clearly see the inflammation, cover the sore area with Dr. Schaette Wound Balm before every outdoor activity.

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Increased Sexual Drive and Weak Labor Contractions

Increased sexual orientation toward the other gender occurs mainly in male dogs. This condition is considered mostly an inherited trait

Symptoms

The affected animal frequently whines and urges the owner to let it go outside. Once outside the dog seeks the scent- of a female, whether she is in heat or not If a female is accessible, the dog will try to mount her at all cost.

Another expression of the problem is for the dog to get into the habit of licking his penile area continually, which frequently leads to painful irritations and inflammations Eventually the dog might refuse food. If the condition affects a female dog, the animal usually expresses it by trying to mount any human leg that walks in her way.

Causes

Most conditions of this type are hereditary-Self-Help

- Home Remedies

There is no remedy for an increased sexual drive. The focus must be placed on the regulation of hormone function and production.

For female dogs administer Hormel drops two to three times each day. Male dogs should receive Platinum C 200 drops once each week.

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