Manage their boo-boos
Hyperkera-what?
Hyperkeratosis is a skin disorder caused by an excessive production of keratin which mainly affects the nose and the paws. The skin thickens and cracks may appear.
Calluses
Very common in large dogs, calluses are a normal response to repeated pressure on hard surfaces. The hairs fall off and a greyish-blue circular lesion forms with a crusts and cracks. These usually form in the elbow.
SOS paw pads
Your pets’ paw pads are naturally resistant, but can be put under severe stress in certain situations :
Intense or prolonged physical activity
Long walks, canicross, agility,
hunting, dog sledding
Overheating – Micro-cuts
– Abrasions
Extreme weather conditions
Snow and frost in the winter –
Hot ground in the summer
Inflammations – Cracks
– Burns
Only one way to pamper them
Little boo-boos
Depending on their environment and living conditions, your pets may be subjected to superficial injuries:
Wounds that are
slow to heal
Post-surgery
scars
1st degree
burns
Scrapes
and scratches
In these cases, a little help may be needed to accelerate the skin’s natural healing process.
Protect your pets against sunburn!
