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My dog keeps licking his paw. Is it a hotspot, blister, or dermatitis?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Male | neutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 37 lbs

Is this a hotspot or a blister? Or is it something else?

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on April 4th, 2019

Hi, it looks more like dermatitis. Does Oatmeal lick/chew his paws ? It might be worthy to have him checked over so that he can receive some medication that will promptly make him better.! It is nothing serious but obviously it will cause some discomfort. Hope all goes well.!

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