Causes of interdigital inflammation

Dogs’ normal and healthy skin has good protection and is not easily infected. However, when there are small wounds or the environment is humid, the normal immunity of the skin will be changed, allowing bacteria in the environment to invade and cause inflammation, thus causing interdigital inflammation.

Dog stuck in iron cage

If the owner keeps the dog in the cage for a long time, the dog's toes are often stuck in the iron cage, which will cause interdigital inflammation. Various bacterial infections, trauma, immune diseases, cleaning agents, etc. may cause interdigital inflammation in dogs.

Moist paws of dogs

A dog’s paws are in a moist environment, which will reduce the resistance of the cuticle. Therefore, many interdigital inflammations are common in dogs with wet feet, such as dogs that like to go to places with water, or dogs whose owners often help wash their feet when they come back from outing. If they do not dry their feet after washing, interdigital inflammation will increase. chance of happening.

Dogs are injured and infected

When jumping in the grass, they may also be easily stabbed by sharp branches, stones, and grass poles, which can lead to infection. Dog nails that are too long, fungal infections, allergies, etc. can directly damage the skin between the toes and cause interdigital inflammation.