My puppy has white spots on paw pads. Should I be concerned?

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Hi I noticed today that my puppy has odd looking spots on his paw pads. I have attached some pictures to help show what it looks like I washed his paws in warm oatmeal soap and it appeared that some of the spots came off and left white looking spots under I'm just trying to find out what it might be? What might have caused It? And should I be concerned? And what I should Do? Thank you! Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Male | neutered | 8 months and 21 days old | 37 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I am not sure what those lesions could be from just based on the photo. Dog foot pads can become cracked and dry from exposure to the elements and an develop white rough spots on their paws from running or walking on rough surfaces such as concrete, rocks or sand. I don't think I would be concerned necessarily but I do think you should take him to your vet and have them check these lesions out in person. I definitely don't think it is an emergency but try to get him seen in the next few days. In the meantime, I would do nothing so the vet can see what they look like without any intervention. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

My puppy has white spots on paw pads. Should I be concerned?

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