If your dog shows signs of a paw infection, schedule a visit with your veterinarian as soon as possible. They can formally diagnose the infection and recommend treatment options.

If you notice a corn chip-like smell on your dog's paws, Dr. Wystrach advises working with a veterinarian to discover the cause of the odor, which can be linked to infections, allergies, or other ...

As long as your dog’s Frito feet aren’t due to an infection or other paw health issue, there’s no need for treatment. However ...

If you don’t trim your dog’s nails regularly, they can curl back and cut into the paw pad. Ingrown nails can lead to secondary infections, lameness, and pain when walking. Lupoid onychodystrophy.

Greenstein recommends thoroughly examining your dog’s paw to look for gravel, cuts, scrapes, swollen areas, discharge, blood or unusual odors, which could be a sign of infection.