Dog paw pads raw from asphalt, licking. Should I medicate or vet?

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I believe my dog’s paws lost some skin yesterday from running aggressively at a dog park with hard asphalt that is part brick. He is licking his feet constantly. Do you suppose it is burning him and therefore licking is his method of reducing the irritation? Should I medicate his feet? Does the skin grow back naturally without any medication? Should I take him to the vet for this? Is it okay for him to continue licking his feet? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 25 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

The paw pad will grow back, and in your pictures it doesn’t look infected or particularly irritated so you might be able to simply monitor Thor. You will need to prevent him from licking since it can interfere with healing and you may need to use an e-collar for a day or two. I would not recommend any topical medication. If the skin seems red, if he starts limping or if he hasn’t stopped licking in a couple days you should see the vet.

Dog paw pads raw from asphalt, licking. Should I medicate or vet?

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