My dog's paw has a new hairless spot. Is it anxiety or long nails?

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Sasha has an area on her paw, which is hairless. I only just noticed it and it looks to be recent as well. Could she be anxious about something? Or is it just that her nails are causing agitation and need to be cut? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sometimes when the nails get very long they can get caught on material and pulled out causing swelling, pain, and an infection. However, this could also be a nail bed infection caused by a bacteria or perhaps fungus or could be related to an underlying allergy to something in her environment (like a seasonal allergy). I would recommend Sasha see her veterinarian for a closer inspection. Sasha may need to have the nails cut and may need to go home with antibiotics if her veterinarian thinks the nail bed is infected. I hope this helps!

My dog's paw has a new hairless spot. Is it anxiety or long nails?

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