My dog is limping and has a sore on his paw pad. Is it serious?

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Buddy was limping and I found a pussy knot just off the pad of his paw. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 2 months old | 96 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. It is difficult to make out exactly what this is based on the pictures, but it appears to be an ulcerated sore that has opened up on the paw pad. I would recommend having this looked at by your veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. This sore could be a mass or an infected wound. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My dog is limping and has a sore on his paw pad. Is it serious?

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