My dog keeps licking her swollen, pink paws. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | West Highland White Terrier | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 1 month old | 18.5 lbs
Hello. My westie pet is frequently licking his hands and feet. I have found out that her hands are somehow swollen and have a pinkish colour. May you please give me some advice ? Thanks
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Published on July 17th, 2019
Poor Hermione. The pink color may be due to saliva staining from the constant licking, and that could also cause the swelling. This behavior is a very common sign of allergies, but you need to take her into the vet who can diagnose if she does have allergies and can treat her. Tonight, put an Ecollar on her to keep her from licking her paws further. You can make one at home or buy one at a pet store. Best of luck. http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html
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Published on December 2nd, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question. This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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Published on July 1st, 2020
Hi, and thanks for your question. Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking/scratching (if any).
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Published on July 30th, 2017
Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, this presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and eventually antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking/scratching. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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