How do I know if my dog's paw pad is injured?
Hailie Lemke
2025-08-27 21:22:57
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You'll likely know quickly if a dog pad injury is plaguing your pet. Here are some signs: Worrying about the pad with excessive licking Reluctance to put weight on the hurt paw Bleeding or leaking Limping. Though your dog's paw pads are extremely tough, they can still be injured. They can become itchy because of a minor cut, allergies, or an infection. Or, they can be more severely injured, even ripped--they may, in extreme cases, even become ripped from the paw entirely.
Elton Anderson
2025-08-18 09:55:55
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If you didn’t see your dog get hurt but think there may be something wrong, check their paws for signs of a problem. In general, here are a few symptoms that may indicate a paw or paw pad injury: Limping, Excessive licking, Avoiding use of a particular paw, Favoring certain paws over others, Inflammation/reddening or bleeding. Some of these symptoms, such as licking, overlap with those of other conditions that may affect paw pads, such as allergies. Contact your veterinarian if you’re unsure about developments on the paws or pads. Growths can also develop on pads as well.
Glenna Romaguera
2025-08-14 11:58:12
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If your dog licks at their pads or limps, they may have a foot pad that is torn, punctured, or burned. A torn foot pad does not hold stitches well, so cuts and punctures take longer to heal. Walking on the injured foot often opens the wound and further delays healing. If your dog licks at their feet or limps after a summer or winter stroll, soothe their pads by soaking the foot in room-temperature water. If the pads become discolored or if the tissue under the pad becomes exposed, contact your veterinarian. Pay close attention during bandage changes, if the toes become swollen or if you note a foul odor or moist discharge, consult your veterinarian. These signs may indicate compromised circulation or infection that can result in permanent damage to the foot. If the wound continues to bleed or gapes open after three days, visit your veterinarian who can provide antibiotics and pain medication to promote faster healing.
Charley Schroeder
2025-08-02 03:34:53
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If you've personally seen your dog step into a chemical or tread on glass or an extremely hot surface, you’ll probably know almost immediately if he has injured his paw pads. However, injuries may not always be witnessed firsthand, and sometimes the symptoms occur a short time after the actual injury taken place. Symptoms of paw pad injuries include bleeding, limping, excessive licking of the pad, discoloration, and reluctance on your dog’s part to put weight on his paw. Watch your dog's paws when you take him out for a walk or a play session, and you’ll realize how much punishment his pads take on a daily basis. Typical paw pad injuries include lacerations, punctures and abrasions. If a dog steps on glass or other sharp objects, even the toughest paw pad can get cut. Paw pads can also be injured by extreme temperatures, and it’s not unknown for dogs to experience burned paw pads on very hot days. In addition, paw pads can be hurt by chemical spills on the ground.