Hardening of the pads of the feet, a symptom of distemper in dogs and other animals.
硬跖病(狗和其他动物温热病的一种症状),硬足掌
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Another problem unique to dogs, called hard-pad disease, may occur after a bout with canine distemper, says Dr. Ashley.
If the results show that hard pad is present, hydration therapy will be given as this hampers the growth of keratin.
Canine distemper, sometimes referred to as 'hard pad', is caused by a virus very similar to the measles virus, although it is not a risk to humans.
If they survive, they can go on to develop thickening of the foot pads (this is why distemper is sometimes called hard pad), and damage to the teeth.
Distemper, hard-pad, parvovirus, mange and many other diseases destroy hundreds of pets every year because the vet called in by the trusting 'owner' frequently says that nothing can be done.