Hairy-looking paw pads

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Hi everyone,

I’ve recently noticed that my 4-year-old dog has these fuzzy, hairy-looking paw pads; see the photo below:

Hairy-looking paw pads

Does this look familiar to anyone?

Thanks

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    • Bobkat
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    Hi there, My girl had a similar issue, though it didn't get quite as bad as it has for your dog. In our case, it followed a paw pad injury that took quite a while to heal. She had to wear a sock and a bootie. I noticed a kind of fuzz on her pad that looked a bit like velvet. This happened whenever she'd walked on wet ground and the water had seeped through the boot. When her paw dried, it looked like scales. I was worried it might be a fungal infection, so I let her paw breathe at night and while indoors. I also moisturised her pads before bed. It eventually sorted itself out. I use coconut oil for moisturising. Hope things have cleared up for your pup anyway!
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    Doudou229
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    Hi Ludo 19

    Maybe try softening the hard skin on the paw pads?

    Perhaps see if applying some olive oil or a soothing cream like a paw balm helps to soften them up... (do a little patch test first).

    I'm curious to know how your little one gets on...

    Speak soon

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    Yeah, it looks like that.

    I’m going to try and bring my appointment forward, I’ll keep you all posted, no worries.

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    Doudou229
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    https://www.voofla.com/FR/Pau/695803300532119/Toilettage-du-coq-%C3%A0-l%E2%80%99%C3%A2ne-Bizanos-Pau

    You can see a bit more here...

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    Doudou229
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    Hi there, It looks like hyperkeratosis, but I’ve never seen it that long before... I don’t want to steer you wrong, but I’m fairly sure the vet can trim it back for you. You might also want to look into adding some zinc to their diet...
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    Well, that’s certainly a strange one! 🙄

    Could you let us know what it was once the vet has given their diagnosis?

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    Not yet, we've got an appointment in a fortnight.

    I don't think it's an emergency, as it doesn't seem to be bothering him.

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    Lalufine
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    Have you seen a vet?

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