Q–My 11-year-old female Afghan hound has been diagnosed as having interdigital cysts. She had one on a front paw, and I was giving her 500 mg. of erythromycin three times a day for two weeks.

No cysts were found on dogs younger than 1 year of age, but 55% of dogs older than 4 years had at least one cyst. Dogs with a higher BCS (a relative measure of the amount of body fat) had a higher ...

These cysts can be products of allergy-induced paw inflammation triggered by pollen, mites, molds, fleas, and dietary ...

Dogs lick their paws for many reasons, but allergies are the most common. Here's what you should know. ... Blisters or cysts should be easy to identify in good lighting.

Unless you’re sure about the cause of a lump or bump, bring your dog in for an exam. If you see fast growth, redness, swelling, pus, an opening, or if the dog is in pain , make that appointment ...

The most common reason for interdigital cysts is allergy-induced paw inflammation which can be triggered by pollen, mites, molds, fleas, and dietary proteins, among other things.

Dogs may lick paws excessively because of pain, boredom, anxiety, or allergies — here's how to spot causes and when they may need a veterinarian. ... Cysts or other growths.

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