Why is my dog licking paws, has black nails, sores, and is sick?

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My dog has black nails but the vet said it’s from him licking ,he also gets sore red patches on the paws and inside his “toes” it bleeds and gets large blisters ,he’s also recently started eating grass and being sick and off his food. Any help would be much appreciated,thankyou. Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 3 months old | 65 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Clyde's problems. I would definitely recommend having a further workup done by your vet. The discoloration of the toe nails is often seen with a yeast overgrowth in the nail bed which requires prescription medication to treat. We can also have bacterial infection in this location. The sores may also be a result of infection and often an allergy is at the root of the issue- either to something in the environement such as grass or pollen, or a food ingredient. Since your dog is also vomiting you might consult your vet on whether a diet change might be appropriate along with cytology of the toenail beds and lesions to check for infection.

Why is my dog licking paws, has black nails, sores, and is sick?

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