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Originally Posted by gemy  Nancy two things I will add, regular ear cleaning, and regular nail trimming. For drop earred dogs especially ears can be a problem. For all dogs, too long nails not only can interfere with pad health if they get long enough, but also over time, cause the dogs paw to spread, this weakens tendons and ligaments, and will exacerbate any underlying mild LP condition. |
Good points, regular grooming can help prevent many health risks, and end up saving you money. I'm not sure if most people realize the point you make about a dog's paw can spread, and cause problems. So many people talk about their dogs nails scratching the floor, a dog's nails should not touch the floor! They are too long if the touch the floor.