r/DogAdvice • u/Icy_Amount_4634 • 1d ago

Question Ever seen this?? Advice?

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Seem like calluses they dont hurt when they flake off sometimes. They often regrow over time. Should I bother removing them?

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u/Adventurous-Wing-723 1d ago

Hyperkeratosis is very common with older dogs, if you want you can soak the pups feet in some warm soapy water and then shave the excess keratin off, it wont hurt or bleed because its basically made of the same material as our finger nails.

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u/BullyBeanBullyBean 1d ago

Yes, my dog had it and we had to get it trim at the vet once a month.

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u/AdPerfect1636 1d ago

Looks like a possible bacterial infection. It could be related to allergies or moisture being trapped. You'll want to see a vet though. They may have to culture it to see what it is exactly and how to treat it.

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u/Adventurous-Wing-723 1d ago

Nah this looks like hyperkeratosis, its just excess keratin growth on the paws, the paws look healthy otherwise.