ulceration

No matter how many cushy dog beds you provide, some pups simply prefer to lounge on the cool surface of hard flooring. Frequent, prolonged pressure from laying on solid surfaces can eventually lead to elbow calluses. These rough, thick pressure sores are more than just unsightly. They can crack, bleed, ulcerate and even become infected. What Causes Dog Elbow Calluses? Elbow calluses form to protect the bony protrusions that take the brunt of the pressure each time a dog flops down … Read more