My dog's paw toe is red and raw, and the nail is white. What's wrong?

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Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix. One of the toes on his back paw is red and raw-looking, the claw on said toe is white instead of black like the rest of them. He’s very sensitive about his paws so he never lets me get a closer look. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 9 months old | 30 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Ouch! Poor Roman. It's possible he may have an infection going on in the nail bed, or an abscess (infection under the skin) or other issue going on with the toe itself. If he won't let you touch it, bringing him into your vet is best. They can safely sedate him so that the foot can be completely examined, any infection cleared out or nails trimmed back/removed, and medication given to help with pain and infection. Until you can get to your vet, keeping him resting and preventing him from licking at the foot by placing an Elizabethan (cone) collar on him may help.

My dog's paw toe is red and raw, and the nail is white. What's wrong?

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