Feb 15, 2024 · Occasional paw licking is normal grooming behavior in dogs. However, when the licking is extreme and persistent, it’s usually a sign there’s an underlying problem. If your dog’s paws also look red...

Apr 17, 2023 · Your dog's paws have to handle hot pavement, ice and road salt. Here are our top home remedies for sore dog paws.

Why Does My Dog have Sore Paws? A dog can get a sore paw for a variety of reasons. We outline 16 of them, including what to look out for and how to help them recover.

May 13, 2024 · Signs of an infection in the paws include licking and chewing the paws, redness, swelling, pain, itching, and drainage. Typically, the skin between the toes and other skin folds is affected with itching, redness, and greasy discharge. Sometimes, you may also notice brown discoloration of the nails.

In this article we will discuss some of the more common causes of paw problems in dogs, what to watch out for, and how they are treated. Some dogs are very stoic and will not give any indication something is bothering them until it becomes too difficult to hide.

Jan 16, 2025 · Issues with your dog’s paw (s) can occur for a number of reasons. Dogs can suffer wounds, issues with their nails, or cause trauma by chewing on their feet. Continue reading for eight of the most...

Apr 18, 2019 · When your dog starts licking a paw or limping, it’s a sure bet there’s something going on with his or her paw pads. The following are some common causes behind your dog’s paw pad pain and how to treat the cause: 1. Nail Issues. Sometimes paw pad irritation can be caused by issues with your dog’s toenails: Long Toenails

Feb 1, 2025 · Pododermatitis can result from trauma, allergy, or infection affecting the paws. The skin between the paw pads is very soft and sensitive and within easy reach of a dog’s tongue when it feels...

Mar 18, 2023 · Dog paw infections occur when the paws’ protective padding is damaged, allowing microorganisms to enter the paw and multiply. Here are a few ways in which the paw can become damaged and prone to infection: Trauma. Trauma to the paw can be as tiny as a puncture wound or as large as a long gash.

Jun 8, 2023 · Dog paw infections are one of the more common issues that we treat in our veterinary hospital: dogs often excessively lick their paws when they feel itchy or uncomfortable, which can lead to skin infections. In this article, our veterinarians share pictures and tips about the most common paw infections and issues in dogs.