Why are my dog's paw pads red and blistered after the kennel?

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I sent my dog, Leo, to a kennel since I had to travel for 2 weeks and when I came back I found his paws look slightly different. They're reddish and pink in color with burn scars on the paw pads? What could be the reason for this and how can I cure it? Leo doesn't seem to be in any pain. Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd - miniature | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 17.63 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

It looks like poor Leo has blistered paw pads. This can be quite uncomfortable. Seeing where your location is, it is likely that Leo just came in contact with hot pavement. These will heal on their own. I would not try to peel the pads off. New pad will form and you may even notice pink pad that is raw looking once the old pad falls off. I would have your vet check the pads out to be on the safe side in case there is something more thst needs to be done. To prevent this, avoid long walks on hot pavement and use dog boots. Hope this helps! Please feel free to contact me with any further questions or concerns you may have

Why are my dog's paw pads red and blistered after the kennel?

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