What to do if the soles of dogs are red, swollen and inflamed

 8:29am, 11 June 2025

Dogs are one of the most loyal companions of humans, but their soles are prone to various problems, such as redness, swelling, inflammation, etc. If not treated in time, this condition may cause pain to the dog and affect their walking and life.

Therefore, as pet owners, we need to understand how to treat redness, swelling and inflammation in the soles of dogs. First of all, we need to understand what causes redness, swelling and inflammation in the soles of dogs. Usually, this problem is caused by the following reasons:

  1. Walking or running for a long time. 2. The weather is too hot or too cold. 3. The cuticle layer of the soles of the feet is too thin or too thick. 4. Long-term exposure to chemicals or other irritating substances. If we find that the dog's soles are red, swollen and inflamed, we should take the following measures: 1. Check the soles of the feet: observe whether there are scratches or cuts on the soles of the dog, and whether there are foreign objects stuck in the soles of the feet. 2. Clean the soles of the feet: Use warm water and non-irritating soap to clean the soles of the dog, and then gently dry with a towel. 3. Apply ointment: If the soles of the feet are red, swollen and inflamed, we can use some ointments specifically used to treat this problem to apply them to the soles of the dog’s feet. 4. Wear small shoes: If we find that dogs are prone to redness, swollen and inflamed soles, we can put on a pair of small shoes to protect their soles. In addition, we also need to pay attention to the following things to prevent redness, swelling and inflammation of the soles of dogs: 1. Trim the claws regularly: Too long claws will increase the friction and burden on the dog when walking, which can easily cause redness, swelling and inflammation of the soles of dogs. 2. Rest in time: Do not let your dog exercise excessively to avoid causing redness, swelling and inflammation in the soles of your feet. 3. Control the walking route: Try to avoid dogs walking on uneven grounds such as grasslands and gravel roads.

In short, redness, swollen and inflammation in dog feet is a common pet disease that we need to deal with and prevent in a timely manner. If this happens to the dog, we can take measures such as cleaning the soles of our feet and applying ointments to treat it. At the same time, we should pay attention to preventive measures to allow our dog to grow up healthily and happily.