My dog has elbow calluses. How can I prevent or treat them at home?

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I recent notice this on his front right leg side of it is it calluses or what and if it is calluses then how to cure this? Please help as i dont want to have this on any of his legs. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 11 months old

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

This is a developing elbow callus. Large dogs often develop these because they flop down on hard surfaces and the irritation causes a callus to develop. To prevent this from getting bigger I recommend having many soft beds available where Bruno likes to lay so he doesn’t keep irritating the area. In very large breed dogs elbow calluses can be a normal development from the amount of weight put on the elbow when they lay down. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care Bruno.

My dog has elbow calluses. How can I prevent or treat them at home?

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