Living in the company of a dog certainly has many advantages, one of these is being able to walk every day, even several times a day, both in the sun and in the rain ... but let's face it, with the beautiful days you can spend some time outdoors with our four-legged friend is definitely the best!
Upon returning from the walk it may be necessary to clean the legs, even just to remove residues of sand, earth or other materials with which our friend may have got dirty. In addition to being a gesture of attention towards him, avoiding irritation or discomfort due to the presence of foreign material, this cleaning is also a good practice for the hygiene of our home, especially if our lover is a lover of sofas, beds and pillows. .
On the subject the Ministry of Health also intervened with a note of March 31, 2020: "On returning from walks, to protect our friend it is advisable to provide for his hygiene, especially clean the paws avoiding aggressive products and alcohol-based products that can induce irritative phenomena, causing itching". (SOURCE: www.salute.gov.it)
How then?
To clean the legs when returning from the walk, it is essential do not use alcohol-based products and especially no bleach!
Many veterinarians are paying attention to this wrong practice, reminding dog owners that "bleach should absolutely not be used to disinfect the paws of dogs after returning from a walk, even if very diluted in water".
I products natural designed for this function, they are certainly the most suitable for safeguarding the well-being and hygiene of our dog, without interfering with the skin's lipid layer, essential for the well-being of our four-legged friend. Alternatively you can use a simple solution of water and soap, obviously the soap must be suitable, and therefore with delicate surfactants and free of chemical substances that can irritate or dry the skin too much.
Also pay attention to the use of wipes: they are certainly practical, but they can contain alcohol and be of little value for a more thorough cleaning. It is therefore advisable to use them mostly in an emergency and therefore outside the home when we have no other possibility.
The importance of the legs
For our dog, the paws are one essential body part, as our feet are for us. Taking care of it is not only a matter of hygiene, but also of well-being. Unlike us, we can put on shoes, i fingertips of dogs are subject to many stresses and consequently to possible damage.
Too hot asphalt or ice can cause burns and irritation, and, in extreme situations, even lacerations. If not properly cared for and cleaned, the wounds the legs can easily become infected and are difficult to resolve due to their localization.
In case of summer walks on asphalt or winter on snow and ice, or simply if necessary, it is possible to apply special ointments or creams, which protect the plantar pads, moisturize them and soothe any irritation.
Conclusions
It takes few but precious tricks to ensure perfect hygiene for our dog and our home.
Once the paw cleaning procedure most suitable for us, even for our furry friend this operation will become a habit and a moment of pampering. When he perceives it as something pleasant, he will be waiting for her when she returns home!
Union BIO recommends…
For cleaning your dog's paws, try DETERGIF DOG , a natural cleansing lotion based on plant extracts.
Detergif Dog is quick and easy to use and does not require rinsing.
It is also useful for cleaning the hair in a delicate way, neutralizing the smell of the animal, even of the wet coat, releasing a pleasant and natural citrus scent.
Furthermore, it nourishes the skin, shines the hair and its formulation does not alter the skin's pH. It is also suitable for the private parts and the muzzle.
Cleaning the animal by eliminating the smell unpleasant for us, without using chemical scents that could annoy it, is a useful step for coexistence with our dog.
