My dog's feet are red and sore on top. What's causing this and how to help?

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My dog feet are so red and very sore on top his feet please can u help. Pet's info: Dog | American Hairless Terrier | Male | 8 months and 13 days old

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

The most common reasons for soreness on the feet are environmental or food related allergies. You will first need to allow the sore areas to heal. I would say to go and get your pup and e-collar from your vet which will prevent the continued licking. If the areas have open sores, the hair should be clipped and lesions scrubbed with an antiseptic like chlorhexidine or dilute Bernadine. You can apply topical antibiotic ointment or steroid ointment as well. Something to address the itchiness should be utilized. Something like benadryl might be effective, but many times something prescription like Apoquel is required. Hope this helps.

My dog's feet are red and sore on top. What's causing this and how to help?

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