My dog's paw has red, bleeding boils. Why aren't they going away?

Thank you for providing pictures of Khenti's paw, it's very helpful. Yes, I see what you mean about the spots on his paws, and given how long they have been there and what they look like, I do not think this can wait two weeks until his annual appointment. I would see if you can get him into another vet in town or you may have to take him into an ER vet to get him seen sooner. I hope this helps.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Dutchess. She may need to see a veterinary dermatologist if you are not having much luck with her regular veterinarian. Paws are commonly affected by allergic skin disease. This can be an environmental allergy or a dietary allergy. Some dogs suffer from both. I recommend allergy testing to environmental allergens such as weeds, pollens, grasses and molds specific to your area. She should also do a prescription diet trial for 8-12 weeks. She may require longterm management of her symptoms. However, reaching a diagnosis will make this easier. I hope this information helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Just like you indicated, this could be due to a foreign body getting stuck in the digit though other things like a deep infection or even a growth cannot be ruled out. It could even be secondary to her licking at it. For this reason, it is important to rule those out. I recommend a visit to your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and treat accordingly. Good luck and have a great day!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be due to an infection or a traumatic injury for example. It is difficult to know without being able to examine her. I recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to start antibiotics if needed. Good luck and have a good night!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It seems like you have been doing a good job so far. However, just like you pointed out, there may be a foreign body stuck in there or something else causing an infection. I recommend that you have Tank evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and treat accordingly. Antibiotics can be started and they can also check to see if there is something stuck there that they can remove to provide comfort and also prevent the infection from reoccurring. Good luck and have a great day!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Bella! Based on your pictures that isn't a growth but a paw pad abrasion. I see it when the dog runs too much on asphalt or tennis courts chasing balls and skidding. I have seen multiple feet and multiple pads affected and peel like blisters. They heal quickly by preventing licking with an E-collar, soaking in Epsom salts, oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. I wish you and Bella the best!