Dog licking paw constantly, no limp. Is something stuck or a growth?

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I can’t tell if Zoey has stepped on something or if it’s part of her paw. She’s not limping but she licks it a lot. She doesn’t yelp like it hurts and will let me touch it some, but it feels like it’s attached to me. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 6 years old

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Zoey. This could be an small tumor (luckily not all tumors are malignant and aggressive so we can have slower growing tumors as well) , an abscess, or a foreign body. I would recommend bringing Zoey to her vet to have the area examined. She may need to have it removed, explored, or may need an antibiotic if infection is suspected.

Dog licking paw constantly, no limp. Is something stuck or a growth?

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