| Westie dogs owners delight in the
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| | itchy. Look for these symptoms; the hairs
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| companionship their dogs give them during
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| | and even the nails are a reddish brown.
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| long and leisurely walks. But this
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| | The pads are swollen. This means yeast
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| activity should be one that brings
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| | and bacteria already be developing in the
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| pleasure to both.
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| | crevices between the pads and around the
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| How can you ensure that your dog also
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| | nails. Visit your vet so he or she can
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| enjoys these activities? First, you'll
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| | recommend medication to reduce the
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| need to get your dog accustomed to having
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| | swelling and alleviate the itching.
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| his paws handled and manipulated.
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| | Doing regular examinations on your Westie
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| These are important Westie health issues
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| | (Scottish in origin) dog's paw prior to
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| that come under the grooming umbrella.
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| | and after your walks, will make your dog
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| When your west highland terrier is
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| | eagerly await each sojourn.
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| tolerant of such treatment it would be
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| | Here are some success tips on how to
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| easier for both you and the veterinarian
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| | groom your westie. I am not talking
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| to carefully scrutinize your dog if there
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| | about turning out a show dog. If this is
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| are cuts or bruises on, in and around his
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| | what you want, then go to a groomer. They
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| paws.
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| | can be found in every town and city from
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| Where should these foot exams take place?
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| | London to New York to Atlanta.
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| Pick a spot that's comfortable for both
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| | Most Westies enjoy being groomed. Begin
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| of you, and is at the same time well-lit.
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| | brushing and examining your Westie when
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| Here's how to do it. Put the dog's paw in
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| | it is very young. Be positive, patient
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| your hand. Run your finger around every
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| | and gentle.
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| pad. If you feel lumps, examine it
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| | Grooming is a part of your Westie's
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| closely to find out what it is.
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| | general health care and hygiene routine.
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| Keep a pair of tweezers handy, to pull
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| | It includes brushing, combing,
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| out bits of twig that may be stuck.
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| | nail-clipping, ear and dental care,
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| If the skin is broken, put anti-bacterial
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| | bathing and scissoring, stripping or
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| ointment or powder on the sore. Check the
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| | clipping of hair coats. Regular grooming
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| next day to ensure it heals completely.
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| | stimulates circulation, improves
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| Refrain from taking a walk with your dog
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| | appearance and reduces shedding.
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| in the next couple of days, until the
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| | It also enables you to discover lumps,
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| healing is completed.
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| | lesions, cuts, scratches or external
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| Here's what you should do if you find a
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| | parasites. Frequent haircuts are even
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| lump in one foot that's not present in
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| | more important for Westies than for
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| the other foot. Get your dog to the vet.
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| | humans. Long hair breeds dirt, bacteria
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| He or she may have an abscess or an
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| | and is more prone to matting.
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| interdigital cyst.
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| | Use the proper grooming tools for the
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| Examine and trim the paws regularly.
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| | job. Consult your breeder, veterinarian
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| Regularly trim all the hair that's out
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| | or other Westie professional for
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| from between the pads. Don't trim it too
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| | guidance.
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| tight. If you see a matt of hair sticking
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| | A full grooming may include a bath. Water
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| out, cut it. Don't strip or pull the
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| | for a Westie's bath should be tepid. Be
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| hairs. It's painful for your dog.
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| | sure to use a non-skid mat in the tub.
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| Here's what to do if your pet's paws are
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