What to do for a dog licking red, irritated paws after being outside?

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When Max comes in from being outside he starts licking his paws between the toes so when I looked there was a red bite but what can I give him so that way he won't lock them. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 2 years old | 70 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Red paws can indicate a skin infection or allergies.. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesions with soap once a day and rinse well (don't wash his whole body, just those spots). Protect the areas from licking or scratching and he may need to wear and Elizabethan collar at all times. If the lesions don't start looking better within about a week or if they get worse, have him examined by the veterinarian who may prescribe medications. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

What to do for a dog licking red, irritated paws after being outside?

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