My dog keeps licking one paw. Why is it swollen with a white spot?

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Jack will pretty regularly lick a specific toe on the same foot. I’ve had the vet look before and she didn’t see anything. The skin around his nail looks swollen but not red or open. I’ve used betadine on it before. Today while he was licking I noticed a tiny white spot near the pad where he licks. When I start touching it he licks my hands so I can assume it’s sensitive to touch. What could this be? Is white spot relevant or is the swollen toe skin avresult of him just licking this one spot? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 15 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I think this little dot looks like it is probably an infected or blocked hair follicle or a pustule from licking. If Jack is still licking just his one foot you may want to recheck with your vet to see if they want to take an x-ray. An allergy would also be possible although usually more than one foot is affected.

My dog keeps licking one paw. Why is it swollen with a white spot?

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