Sentences with phrase «pads of the paws»

It is characterised by a thin epidermis covering connecting tissues and blood vessels that make up the pad of the paw.

They are ideal for protecting the pads of their paws from hot road surfaces or snow.

Clipping a dog's nails is important because overgrown nails make it harder for them to walk and can cause injury to the pads of their paws.

Don't let your pet linger on hot pavement or asphalt — that can lead to burns on the pads of paws.

The cages that they are kept in have wire mesh bottoms that cut into the pads of their paws.

The hair between the pads of the paws is also trimmed to avoid matting.

Lawn edging can cut the pads of paws and cause -LSB-...]

Another possible scientific explanation for why cats knead is that the pads of their paws have scent glands in them, which are used to mark and lay claim to an area, either for sexual «advertisement» or for territorial ownership.

Using your fingers, touch and rub the pads of each paw.

Once you find a reputable groomer, she can shave your dog's coat each month to achieve the typical bichon style, and will use grooming scissors to shape the rounded contours of his coat and to trim excess hair growth from around the pads of his paws.

Complete your grooming regime by examining your Pomapoo puppy's feet for cuts and applying a disinfectant to cracks or puncture wounds in the pads of the paws.

Canine distemper was once referred to as the «hard pad disease» due to some cases causing the pads of the paws to harden.

It may also rub on the pads of their paws to cause irritation.

Avoid shaving your pet in the winter and start wiping off your dog's paws when he comes inside after being outside, especially if he has long hair that will keep the pads of his paws wet.

Directions: Smooth a small amount of ointment into the pads of paws.

One of the main reasons why adult cats scratch on things is to mark their territory, which gives a visual notification that something is theirs, as well as leaves their scent (cats have scent glands in the pads of their paws).

If your dog has a short coat, you may not need to worry about the hair between the pads of his paws getting too...

At last week's HHS meeting, Council Member Mike Martinez referenced anonymous statements from shelter volunteers claiming that the staff is overburdened, that health and safety issues are being overlooked, that they'd seen one dog receive chemical burns on the pads of its paws after being returned too quickly to a recently cleaned cage.

Loss of the winter undercoat helps the dog stay cooler in warm, humid weather, a necessity for an animal whose only sweat glands are in the pads of his paws.

If the cat will allow it, gently lift the paw and examine the claws, fur and the pad of the paw.

If the cat has an injury to the pad of his paw, he will avoid putting pressure on the paw.

Ice melters can cause a variety of painful injuries to your dog, ranging from abrasions on the pads of their paws, to burns to the soft tissues in their mouth caused by licking the chemicals off their feet.

(The sweat glands in the pads of the paws also leave a scent behind when the cat scratches).

Dogs and cats have hair that grows between the pads of their paws and if left to grow too long it reduces traction on slippery floor surfaces that can cause falls and serious injury.

They were even between the pads of her paws.

If he will not wear booties, try rubbing petroleum jelly on the pads of his paws.