Species: Dog
Condition: Pododermatitis
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
The inflammation of the feet or paws caused by a number of reasons ranging from allergies, infection, parasites to cancer and immune or hormonal disorders. The dog is often licking and biting its paws.
Footpads are swollen, red and painful. Area between the digits and around the nails is also affected. Scaling with crusts, blisters and hair loss can be seen. After detailed medical history and examination, the vet will propose the therapy aimed at the primary cause. It may also include foot soaks and bandages, as well as lifestyle changes. Although the treatment can be long lasting and demanding, most dogs recover and have a normal life.
Breeds exposed to Pododermatitis – Research Reference
Boston Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Manchester Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Chihuahua Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
American Water Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Whippet Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Water Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Boston Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Chihuahua – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Manchester Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Portuguese Water Dog – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Whippet – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dachshund – Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Greyhound Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Portuguese Water Dog Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
GREYHOUND RACING DOG – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Greyhound – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Italian Greyhound – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Italian Greyhound Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Dachshund – Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Pododermatitis or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
For Petmed Pet Health Insurance – pre-existing condition exclusion applies. Annual Benefit Limits and excess amounts vary based on pet health insurance plans.
