PET CARE
Itchy paws can be an issue for a dog and their owner. The dog just wants relief; the owner just want their best friend to feel better.
There are several reasons why your dog may be afflicted with this condition. Food allergies are a big culprit here. Food proteins, grass, pollen, and even just genetic allergies can make your dog itch everywhere, but the paws are often the most afflicted. Hygiene is also important. Your dog’s paws get dirty. Moisture gets stuck between the paw pads. Yeast builds up and can cause extreme discomfort for your dog.
Fortunately, there are some simple, affordable ways to get relief for your dog - and for you.
Topical Creams and Balms
For maximum effectiveness, cover your dog’s paws with booties after you apply a cream or salve. This will keep your dog from licking it off, and will also prevent the cream from rubbing off.
Booties serve another purpose, too: preventing paw irritation in the first place. Always cover your dog’s paws while walking outdoors in extreme temperatures. Here are some options:
Dry, cracked, or yeast-infected paws can cause your dog (and you) anxiety. These simple, accessible remedies and preventions can help keep the itchiness to a minimum. However, always consult your vet before choosing or applying any solution. That's where having an active pet insurance policy may be able to help. Get your free quote below.
Nothing in this article should be construed as financial, legal or veterinary advice. Please consult your own advisors for questions relating to your and your pet’s specific circumstances.
1 Pet Insurance offered by MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC is underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company (“IAIC”), a Delaware insurance company, headquartered at 485 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10022, and Metropolitan General Insurance Company (“MetGen”), a Rhode Island insurance company, headquartered at 700 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, in those states where MetGen’s policies are available. MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC is the policy administrator authorized by IAIC and MetGen to offer and administer pet insurance policies. MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC was previously known as PetFirst Healthcare, LLC and in some states continues to operate under that name pending approval of its application for a name change. The entity may operate under an alternate, assumed, and/or fictitious name in certain jurisdictions as approved, including MetLife Pet Insurance Services LLC (New York and Minnesota), MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions Agency LLC (Illinois), and such other alternate, assumed, or fictitious names approved by certain jurisdictions.