Monsoon paws: the four skin problems we see every July

Every July the waiting room fills with the same four things. Here is what they look like and what to do first.

Wet fur between the pads stays wet. Dry the feet after every walk. A towel by the door does more than any medicated shampoo.

A patch that goes from nothing to raw in a day. It is self-trauma, not infection, and it needs the licking stopped before anything else will work.

Warm wet weather traps moisture. If the ear smells yeasty or your pet shakes their head for hours, call the desk rather than waiting for an online slot.

Some skin flares look like cuts. Do not put human antiseptic on them. Book a consult so we can treat the skin, not the guess.