See your vet
What it can look like. A general, vet-reviewed example — signs vary and this is not a diagnosis. When in doubt, ask your vet.
Swollen, sore paws in dogs
Clinical name: Pododermatitis
Puffy, red, sometimes draining paws that are tender to touch.
Where it shows uppaws
Typical patternOne or more paws.
Linked allergy typesEnvironmental (atopy) · Food allergy
Food vs environmentalNon-specific.
What you can do
Painful or draining paws need a vet — there's usually infection involved.
Don't confuse it with
Other causes a vet will want to rule out: foreign body, infection, mange.
This is educational information, not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Always see your veterinarian about your dog's health.
