Are white dots and red spots on puppy nails normal or an issue?

Congratulations on your new puppy! This white coloration is not anything I would be concerned about if the nails are otherwise normal. We do worry if the nails begin to turn brown/rust colored or if the nails become brittle/painful, these could be signs of different disease processes, but the white areas are a normal variation.

This is pretty normal. It looks like the one is a bit bruised but it is OK, not infected. We don't notice it much on other dogs that have black nails; it stands out more in dogs with white nails. Nothing to worry about! Good question!

Considering your suspicion I suspect those spots are completely normal and are part of the normal growing process of the nails. I would not be worried, you will notice that nails consistency and colour probably will change with time during the first year of age.

That appears to be normal pigmentation development. If there is any sign of infection around the nail bed (redness, swelling, discharge) or Kendra is licking/chewing the area, you may want to have it examined and treated. But the color development appears normal. Hope this helps.

What precious puppies! The pictures are helpful, thank you! The reddish-brown discoloration looks suspicious of a stain that comes from a silver nitrate hemostatic stick. Veterinarian's often use these sticks to stop the minor bleeding when performing dewclaw removals. I recommend calling your veterinarian's office to find out if these were used. If so, the stain is harmless and will fade in a week or so. If not, I recommend monitoring the skin at these places closely for hair loss, red skin or scaling skin, this could signs of a rash or skin infection developing. If you think there is a rash present it would be best to have them examined by your veterinarian and then treat appropriately.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! What you are describing is the normal quick or blood supply of the nail which is again not abnormal and nothing needs to be done. She does need a nail trim which you can do with your groomer or veterinarian at your earliest convenience. Best of luck!

The most common cause of brown discoloration of nails is a yeast infection. Most yeast infections are secondary to allergies and excessive licking of the paws. If he licks his paws then you should talk to your vet about trying medications to control his allergies. In the mean time you could soak his paws in a warm Epsom salt solution and see if that helps. Dry them well after soaking.