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Why are my dog's paw pads swollen, cracked, or discolored and painful?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Swollen, cracked and discolored dog pads. What could be the causes?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 4th, 2017

Allergy and autoimmune type of diseases are the most likely causes considering your description. A check up would be needed and a biopsy or treatment trial with steroids would be the next steps required to have a specific diagnosis.

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