My dog's red, itchy paws are spreading. Could it be allergies?

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Hello,my dog has a problem with redness on her paws,this is happening since this August and it started with back left paw and continue to spread on right back paw and first left paw to this day. We took her to the local vet but we he would say it's a burn and she would get several vaccines. Nothing really helped her since today we found out her "infection" has spread on new paw today. So can you please help me I don't know who else to ask? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 2 months old | 11 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

It looks as if your dog has been chewing her paws excessively. This could be due to something that is stuck in the toes, something that caused an irritation like an insect bite or sting, or most commonly an allergy. Dogs can have allergies to things in the environment like dust, pollen, and grass, etc. They inhale allergies and it makes their skin very itchy, breaks down the body’s natural skin barrier, and causes infection. Your dog needs a medication to help block the itch sensation and may need an antibiotic to help with infection. Some of the best medications for this include a drug called Cytopoint, which is an injection, and Apoquel, which is a pill she could take daily. I would encourage you to find another vet and talk to them about the possibilities of an allergy in your dog and inquire about these drugs. I have seen them help lots of pets with a similar condition. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

My dog's red, itchy paws are spreading. Could it be allergies?

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