my dogs paws are swollen and don't know whats causing it
2006-08-27 06:56:01 · 9 answers · asked by Winifred l 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
it could be an allergy or a bug bite...when my dogs paws were swollen it was becuase of a bee sting..and another time her face swelled up becuase ants bit her...it was sad
best of luck!
shannon
2006-08-27 07:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by Shannon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There can be several reason on why.Paw swelling usually isn't serious and will clear up in a day or two. If a bone is broken, however, the paw can double or even triple in size, causing excruciating pain.
In dogs, swollen paws -- along with patches of lost fur -- may be a sign of red mange, which is caused by mites that burrow into the skin, making it sore and tender. (Cats, however, don't get this condition. The mites that cause swollen paws are called demodex mites, which are different
When more than one foot is swollen, your pet may have allergies. She may be allergic to her food or airborne particles such as pollen. Swollen feet can also be caused by an immune system disorder called lupus, . When the swelling includes the leg as well as the paw, your pet could have a serious condition called pitting edema, in which fluids -- due to hormone problems or heart disease -- aren't draining the way that they shouldSee Your Vet If...
More than one foot is swollen
Your cat has recently been in a fight
The swelling is soft and spongy rather than firm
Your dog is developing patchy fur
Your pet has begun having trouble walking, getting up, or climbing stairs
One or more legs is dragging
He has a limp that doesn't go away
One or more legs is in an awkward position
There is swelling in the toes, feet, or legs
Your pet can't get up
Your pet is constantly licking or biting his feet
The nails are broken, cracked, or bleeding
There are cuts, blisters, growths, or burns on his paw pads
Your pet is lame first in one leg and then another
He has pain when jumping off a bed or changing position .
hope that was of some help to you and good luck
2006-08-27 07:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by ~Compétences~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the dog injured it's paws somehow,take him to a vet.
2006-08-27 07:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by Aubrey Animal Goddess :-) 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an allergy. Have you changed carpet deodorizers or floor detergent? Ditto for laundry soap. Are you using fertilizer or insecticide on the lawn? Consider what chemicals you have recently started using. Maybe a clue in there.
2006-08-27 06:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by groomingdiva_pgh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible bug bite, twisted its ankle. Look between the pads for anything digging into the foot, or anything under the foot, that is stuck in there. If long haired, shave the hair under and around the pads.
2006-08-27 07:00:41 · answer #5 · answered by June V 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to bring your dog to the vet and call him ASAp
iT IS NOT NORMAL THAT THEY SWELL UP.
The dog probably needs medications or a shot.
2006-08-31 06:55:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog may be biting it's self or got sting. GO SEE YOUR VET NOW!!!!!
2006-08-31 04:03:56 · answer #7 · answered by dmncprkr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your Vet
2006-08-27 07:01:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
because there is something stuck in it like a nail or something.
2006-08-27 07:06:06 · answer #9 · answered by KayKay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋