It is very noticeable on Maltese dogs as their skin is white and easily stains. The reddish staining is due to a protein known as propohyrin which is found in the saliva of the Maltese dog. Hopefully this article covered every angle of diagnosing, treating and preventing paw issues for your Maltese dog. Remember if you are ever unsure then you should contact your vet and get an expert opinion as they can do a thorough diagnosis. Have you had any other issues with your Maltese dogs paws?
Have you used other techniques to help your Maltese from licking their paws? Let us know in the comments what has worked for you and what you found was ineffective. Remember, looking after your Maltese should always be a priority so if your Maltese puppy does have any paw issues please keep an eye on them and seek vet advice when necessary. We use technologies, such as cookies, to customize content and advertising, to provide social media features and to analyse traffic to the site.
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While you are doing a visual check, be sure to look for plant stings like cacti and insect bites. Related: 26 of the Top Maltese Mix Breeds. Research shows that usually, parent dogs prefer to eat all the food they find instead of carrying it back to their puppies in their mouth. So when it returns, there are two reasons for the puppies licking their mother.
One is, of course, they are happy to see the parent. But the other reason is that grown-up dogs have a strong vomit reflex and the puppies want it to throw up some of its food for them. This half-digested food is actually said to be good for the babies. Weirdly enough, it is possible that your dog wants you to do that. You might want to check if it is hungry.
Sometimes it takes time to figure out what the reason is. It could be time consuming and you might have to do this through elimination. Or it might be as easy as taking them to the vet. Although, if your pet is licking you excessively out of love, that is good news for everyone. The Incessant Licking No, you are not overreacting. When and Why Does This Happen? The Maltese also lick when they are hungry or thirsty.
Call us: Maltese Paw Issues:. Buddy, at 10 years old,. A majority of paw issues are due to an irritation itching or discomfort. This said, licking is often more detrimental than it is beneficial, and excessive licking of the paws often makes things much worse.
You may have tried several methods to stop your Maltese from licking or chewing at his paws, with limited or temporary success. This section will cover all of the details, including top acute causes, top chronic causes, and treatment for each. Already know exactly why your Maltese is licking or chewing at his paws, have already worked to resolve that issue, and are just looking for anti-itch or healing treatment? Jump ahead to: Step 2: Treat Paw Issues.
Some are acute and easily resolved. But, in many cases, you will need to both: 1. Identify the trigger and work to limit or eliminate it — Many times, it will be itching, irritation, or pain that causes a Maltese to lick or nibble at his paws, and the reasons for these conditions can change over time. In addition, there may be more than issue happening simultaneously. So, it will be helpful to go over possible triggers, checking them off as you go.
Cooper, photo courtesy of Tracy. Even very effective soothing or healing products for paws can only work to a certain degree if the irritant is still there.
Treat the paws — If the paws are dry, peeling, cracked, damaged, or excessively itchy, treatment may be needed.
These sorts of products are often needed as a second step, because the paws are sensitive areas, with daily contact pressure, and it can take a long time for paws to heal on their own. Reasons may have changed, or signs that point to certain causes may be more obvious than the last time you put effort into sleuthing this out.
In addition, it is entirely possible that your Maltese has paw problems due to more than one issue. First, we'll look at possible acute causes, and then cover chronic, ongoing reasons. While some treatments will be listed below for specific issues, we'll follow this all up with the best overall effective remedies for protection, anti-itch, and healing.
Acute Paw Issues. Some of these would more commonly affect all four paws, though a Maltese may only lick at the front since they are easier to reach. And other acute issues would mainly affect just one paw. Burns — Any walking surface that is F or hotter can cause burns and damage to the paw pads.
At F, burns and permanent scaring to unprotected paws will be suffered after just 1 minute of contact. Hot surfaces between and F can, over time, cause severe drying and a gradual peeling down of the top layer of paw skin. Liberty Home and Pet Services did a helpful study to test just how hot walking surfaces can be for dogs. This was done in Florida over the course of several days, though these findings are believed to be similar for over half of the states in the US during the summertime.
Keep in mind the F threshold. On a degree day, red brick reached F at noon, blacktop pavement hit F at noon, and cement reached F by 2 PM. Signs of this: Limping or favoring a paw s , licking or chewing at the paw s , darkening of the skin on or surrounding the paw pads, peeling, blisters, or red areas. Baci, at 3 months old,. What to do: If you notice this while your Maltese is still outside, pick your dog up and carry him into the house. Run cool water over the paws for 10 minutes.
Gently press a cold compress on the burns. Prevention: If you cannot keep the back of your hand on the pavement for a count of 5, it is too hot for your Maltese to walk on. Use a quality paw wax to add a layer of protection details ahead under: Step 2: Treat Paw Issues. Bee sting, insect bite — Many types of stinging insects may be at ground level; and some, like the Ground Digger Wasp, as the name implies, nest into the ground.
Red ants are also a possibility. Not only does excessive licking cause discomfort for your dog, but it is often due to an underlying medical problem. Often times, excessive licking of the paws is due to one of three underlying causes: Atopy the equivalent of hay fever in people. Colloidal oatmeal — Yep, the same thing you bathed in as a kid with chicken pox works for dogs too.
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