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CUTICLE OVERGROWTH SKIN

Excessive licking of a paw or lameness can be associated with nail trauma. If a nail is broken or traumatized, they may lick the area later that day or the next day to help soothe the area. Some dogs may lick the area excessively.ĭogs are such fun loving animals that they may in fact break or fracture a nail while playing at the park and not even flinch in the moment. If the nail digs in to the paw pad deep enough to break skin, secondary infection of the paw can result. Ingrown nails can lead to discomfort of the paw and lameness. It may also be seen in older dogs due to an increased rate of nail growth associated with aging. This may be a result of a dog that doesn’t like his or her nails trimmed, thus making it difficult to keep up with regular nail care. In the absence of regular nail trimming, some nails may grow so long that they may curl back and start digging in to the foot pad.

Congenital disorders (present at birth).

Auto-immune disease (this may only affect nails, or it may be more widespread).

Following is a brief list of possible causes for nail problems in dogs. Many conditions can lead to nail problems, and a complete evaluation of your dog will help determine what may be causing any kind of a nail disorder. As you would expect, the nature of diagnostic testing and treatments for the 2 scenarios will be quite different. On the other hand, if multiple nails were affected and there is presence of pus or crusting around them without itchiness, presence of an auto-immune condition (conditions where the body’s immune system may target/attack its own organ-such as nails!) or a fungal infection of the nails may be suspected. In such a scenario, if only one nail appears affected, this could be a case of nail trauma leading to secondary infection that is causing the pus and increased licking (a form of itchiness) by the pet. It’s very helpful for your veterinarian to hear all the symptoms being exhibited so that a reliable diagnosis and treatment plan can be made.įor example, a broken nail may be associated with pus like discharge, and the pet may be licking at it.

Nails look wider or narrower than normalĪ pet may exhibit more than one symptom at the same time.

Redness or swelling of paws or individual nail beds.

Licking and chewing at the paws (itchy paws).

Misshapen or curved nails (deformed nails).

Following are some common presentations of nail-related problems in dogs. If you suspect your dog has issues with their nails, your dog may need to see your family veterinarian or a veterinary dermatologist, as nails are one of many things that a pet dermatologist specializes in diagnosing and treating.

Even with broken nails, good nail regrowth occurs in most cases with complete regeneration being common. If injured, the nail may take the brunt of the injury to protect underlying structures, and it will itself heal back in to shape nicely over time. Blood vessels and nerve supply are present deeper in the nail, and active cell division occurs beneath the cell surface to help a nail grow. The nail is a complicated and fascinating structure that is made up of thick keratin on the outside, with the function of protecting the softer structures on the inside, as well as the fingertip and nail bed region, from injury. If more than one nail on a paw or more than one paw appears to be affected by malformed, broken, or sensitive nails, it may help to look at the bigger picture and determine what may be leading your pup’s nails to be unhappy.

Nails, after all, are an extension of the skin.

CUTICLE OVERGROWTH SKIN

Dog nail problems may come in many forms and symptoms, and can be related to a primary problem in the nails itself, or it may be a clue to a larger skin issue.

Are your dog’s nails looking a bit unusual? Do they seem to be licking at their paws or chewing at individual nails more than usual? If so, your pet may be exhibiting symptoms of a possible nail disorder or problem.