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My dog keeps licking his hind paw. What's this new sore?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

I️ just noticed this on my rescue baby’s hind paw. He constantly licks and chews his paws but never noticed this before until two days ago. He allows me to touch the area for very short period of time.

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 8th, 2017

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Based on your description and picture, this may be what we call a acral lick granuloma. This can be caused from obsessive licking in one particular area usually on one of the limbs. I would recommend using malacetic conditioning spray and apply to the area until resolved. If there is no improvement or the area worse than I would have a veterinarian exam in this area for further treatment and diagnostic recommendations. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns that you may have.

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