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My puppy's paws have dry yellowish skin. Is it an infection?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 17 days old | 2 lbs

Hello my husky puppy had 9 puppies are 15 days old I couldn’t help but notice that three puppies have dry yellowish skin on part of one of their paws can u please help me figure out what it is? Or if it’s anytning major?

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Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on October 25th, 2018

Thank you for posting the pictures as they are very helpful. I am concerned that these skin lesions look like an infection. It could be bacterial or fungal such as ringworm. I would highly encourage you to have them evaluated by your veterinarian soon. In the meantime please practice good hygiene after handling them as ringworm is contagious to people as well. Best of luck and I hope they improve soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.
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