Why does my dog have brown, flaky, crusty stuff on his toenails?

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I have a 12 year old Chihuahua that I noticed has brown crusty stuff growing out on his nails from the end of his toes it's flaky pick some of it off it just crumbles some places it looks like it may have left a little indentions in his actual toenail

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be a yeast infection of his toes. Sometimes cleaning off all feet multiple times a day with a gentle soap as well as preventing any licking/chewing at their feet helps to clear up their toes. However if it gets worse, your dog has any swelling/redness/pain or does not get better then he needs to see a veterinarian for an exam.

Why does my dog have brown, flaky, crusty stuff on his toenails?

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