I’m a pet expert – how your dog walks could reveal that they’re ill, and 4 other little-known signs
A PET expert has revealed four little-known signs that may indicate your dog may be ill.
Among them is how your dog walks. They have urged owners to be on the lookout if they see similar behavioral changes in their lovable mutts.
Pet Supplies (@puppyclass) shared their list on their TikTok.
Maintaining good nail care in your family pet is not just for aesthetics they said.
It is crucial to your dog’s long-term health care too.
In their post, they said, “Five signs your dog’s nails are silently hurting them.”
Number one was a tendency to “lick their paws often.”
This can indicate the presence of environmental allergies, also called atopic dermatitis.
The second concern to be aware of was when “their nails tear into their skin.”
This can be a sign that the nails have overgrown. When this happens, the nails can also split down to the quick.
It can be very uncomfortable and painful for your family pet, so watch out for any indicators.
Next up is if their “nail beds are sore and or bleeding.”
This is often caused by the tearing of the nail and can result in extreme pain for your dog.
Another warning sign is if your mutt is “limping and has sore joints.”
It’s another reason why dog nails have to be maintained for good health.
Overgrown dog nails can cause inflammation in the paws, which may cause limp and sore joints.
Do not ignore any signs that your dog is sliding on surfaces either.
Again, overgrown nails can be a factor in your pooch’s difficulty in maintaining good contact with smooth surfaces.
Comments to this post agreed but also voiced the difficulty of cutting nails in the first place.
“And yet they don’t want you to cut them or they do and wanna act like a fool so you cut them quick and then have the audacity to get an attitude,” said an amused dog owner in conclusion.