My dog is licking his paw, growling, and seems to be in pain. What's wrong?

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My dog has been licking and biting his paw since last night and when we try to look at it he growls. We can’t seem to see anything stuck in it, however his fur is quite long and he seems to be in pain. Pet's info: Dog | Cockapoo | Male | unneutered | 10 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question about Fozzie. Based on the symptoms that you are describing it is possible that Fozzie could have a cut or foreign material present in his paw or possibly a skin infection. Skin infections can lead to inflammation and irritation of the skin that is often very uncomfortable. Although less likely it is also possible that Fozzie could have a broken bone in his paw. I would recommend having Fozzie seen by your veterinarian so that they can examine the area and look for a possible underlying cause for his symptoms. Depending on their findings they can discuss the need for additional diagnostics/treatments. In the meantime I would prevent Fozzie from licking the area as this can lead to further damage. Hope this helps, good luck!

My dog is licking his paw, growling, and seems to be in pain. What's wrong?

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