My dog's paw pads are peeling. What can I do to help my dog?

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I’ve noticed that my dogs carpal pads look almost like they are peeling. He’s been walked today and was absolutely fine, has eaten normally and seems his normal self. It doesn’t seem to be causing him any discomfort, but I noticed him licking that area, but this is nothing new as he’s always locked his paws since a puppy. Any advice you can offer? the pads aren’t bleeding and there are no abrasions that I can see, just pink skin and what I can only describe as peeling skin. Many thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | neutered | 5 years and 5 months old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Normal hydration can be maintained in these cases by applying vaseline on the pads and protect them as much as possible from licking. Your veterinarian can possibly prescribed some anti-inflammatory ointment (usually acetylsalicylic acid based) to try to reduce peeling and keratin overgrowth.

My dog's paw pads are peeling. What can I do to help my dog?

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