Causes of interdigital inflammation in dogs

Interdigital inflammation is a fungal infection, and some may also be mixed with bacterial infection. Dogs taking regular baths or not drying them in time after going out to tread water are all causes of interdigital inflammation. During treatment, antifungal drugs should be used, which can be combined with drugs to treat bacteria.

Precautions for dogs suffering from interdigital inflammation

1. Dogs suffering from interdigital inflammation may have pus discharge. In addition, the dog’s foot hair is very long. If it is not cleaned, the inflammation will become more serious. Therefore, before using the medicine, the owner can first cut off the dog’s excessively long hair and use physiological saline to clean the inflamed areas of the dog.
2. Since dogs will lick their feet due to itching, the owner should prepare an Elizabethan ring for the dog to prevent the dog from licking the medicine.

Daily care for dogs suffering from interdigital inflammation

1. When the dog comes back after going out, especially on rainy days, be sure to clean the dog’s feet. Owners can choose cleaning and care products with antibacterial effects. After cleaning, be sure to use a towel or hair dryer to dry the dog's hair.
2. Owners should frequently trim their dogs’ excessively long foot hair. Trimming your foot hair is not only for aesthetic reasons, it can also effectively reduce the growth of bacteria.
3. Dogs must be dried thoroughly after bathing. Moist hair can not only cause interdigital inflammation, but also easily cause other skin diseases.