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What is this blister-like bump on my dog's paw? Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 6 years and 4 months old | 103 lbs

My dog developed a blister like bump on her paw. I just noticed this yesterday. She is 6 years old has skin allergies and gets hotspots but I never seen this before, so I am worried. It doesn’t seem to bother her but it doesn’t look good.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 25th, 2018

This looks like a severe hotspot but it could also be a foreign body such as a grass seed for example, that entered the skin and is causing this reaction, i would recommend getting it checked and treated by your vet as soon as you can.

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