My dog's paw has a rash and discolored pads. Does she need a vet?

That does look like it would cause Kaya some discomfort, but it doesn't appear to be infected. I would have her seen by a vet for this, as a cracked pad can be a sign of a medical illness such as a liver problem, allergy, endocrine problem, or an autoimmune problem. It could also be due to an injury, but it would be good to rule out another medical cause. The vet can diagnose if there is any medical cause behind it and how to treat it. I would have Kaya seen by a vet on Monday.

I am sorry that Lola is not feeling well. IT is hard to tell by the pictures but it appears that the paws are ulcerative and red. This type of lesion can be secondary to allergies, skin mites, infection and even auto immune disease. She might need more aggressive treatment or just longer treatment to helps resolve the issue or keep her comfortable. IF you have not seen improvement with previous medications I would consider a dermatologist visit . Dermatologist specifically work on the skin and might be able to get to the bottom of the issue faster. I hope that Lola feels better soon

I am sorry to hear about Polly! This looks quite irritating and it sounds like you have tried most of the options we would recommend for at home treatment. I would recommend an exam at her veterinarian for the quickest most effective relief for her poor paws and elbows!

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This looks like an infection of the skin and Stella will likely need antibiotics to get this to clear up. I would recommend you take her to your vet for an exam. In the meantime, you can apply Neosporin (or something similar) to the affected areas twice a day.

Coloration of the paw pads can change as a dog ages, and may turn pinkish or brown, especially if old skin has sloughed off or there was an injury that healed. Signs of a problem to look out for include licking or chewing of the feet, redness or inflammation, pain, visible swelling or injury, strange smells, or if the discolored area is painful to the touch or non-weight bearing. These are all signs of something else ongoing such as an infection, allergy, or injury, which should be treated by your vet.

In your second picture it does look like Val might have a skin growth that could be a papilloma or wart, or might be something like an adenoma. I doubt that is the ultimate cause of her signs since both legs are affected. Her toes look red and I'd be suspicious of a secondary bacterial or fungal infection. Mites are possible and would show up on a skin scrape. Allergies might also be triggering these recurrent infections. I wouldn't recommend any home treatments especially since this is recurrent - I'd recommend talking to your vet to see what they would recommend as the next step.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Poor Skye. Its hard to make the area out on the photo, but I don't think you need to rush to an emergency hospital. I'd call your vet and set up an appointment when you are able to get her in. They can shave and clean the area and dispense antibiotics, topical medications and pain meds. Good luck!