The arrival of good weather gives rise to longer walks with your pet, also to enjoy the benefits of nature and let him roam freely exploring the world around him. However, in spring and summer certain dangers for your dog also proliferate.
For example, the rise of external parasites such as fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. You also have to watch that the pads do not burn if the floor is very hot. To the list of precautions to take into account, we must add the spikes, as they are a risk for your best four-legged friend.
The spikes are very pointed, easily detach from their stem and adhere to and embed in your dog’s fur and skin. Their most dangerous phase is when they dry up and turn from green to yellow. We find them mainly in country areas, but they are also found in parks within the city, so you should avoid areas where you see spikes to walk your dog at all costs.
Although the spikes are likely to dig into any area of ​​your dog’s body, the most common are the legs, ears and muzzle. In the skin, if the spike is stuck, it causes itching, irritation and even wounds that can become infected if we do not treat them in time.
In the case of the paws, they also cause injuries, since the dog’s pads are very sensitive. If you see that your dog tries to bite its legs, does not want to walk or limps, you should check that it does not have any spikes embedded in the pads or between the fingers.
The spikes can also poke into the dog’s eyes, causing serious injuries or even an ulcer. In the case of the nose, it could reach your lungs and cause a major condition. The same happens if the dog swallows the spike, since it could cause intestinal obstructions. Finally, the spikes can become embedded in your ears, leading to pain, discomfort or pathologies such as otitis.
