Sores Between Dog Toes

by Natalie
(Laveen, AZ)

Picture American BullDog

Picture American BullDog

2 of our 3 American Bulldogs have horrible, oozing sores between their toes. We have tried everything! Grain Free dog food with protein sources that they have never experienced before...Oral Antibiotics...epson salt soaks...we have been through 3 different Vets. Nothing helps, and the poor guys are miserable! Any suggestions of what to do next are welcome.


Some extra information that may or may not help:

1) The 2 dogs affected are the parents of the dog that doesn't have the sores. Sire is 7 years old. Dam is 3 or 4 years old & "puppy" is 2 1/2 yrs old.

2) We live in the Phoenix, AZ area and our dogs do spend time outside in the summer. They do not have to stay out all day though (one who has the sores prefers to stay inside and avoid the heat, one does not) and their feet are not noticeably better or worse in the summer than in the winter.

3) The dog who does not have the sores does have chronic Valley Fever and is often on medication for it.

Thank you in advance!!

Editor Comment Sores Between Dog Toes

Skin conditions, especially those that affect the paws and toes are usually related to some type of contagious cause, such as a viral, bacterial or fungal infection.

Problems that start at the paws, ears, or inguinal region (groin) not only indicates an infectious or contagious cause, but also represents that the patient has a depressed immune system.

According to the information you provided and photographs provided, we can only propose a logical possibility. It is not possible to confirm the condition without detailed examination and laboratory tests if required.

It appears that both dogs are primarily suffering from some type of fungal infection. Because you reside in an endemic area for fungal infections, problems with the feet are more common, e.g. the Arizona area is endemic to “Canine Valley Fever” and various integumentary (skin) canine fungal infections.

Secondly, the a dog affected by valley fever is on medication, which is surely an anti fungal drug, usually of the
imidazole group (Ketoconazole, Itraconazole, Miconazole), thus it is possibly protecting that dog against this condition.

Additionally, it should be noted that in endemic areas' exposure to fungus, predisposing factors and certain response is not important. It is always required that in such areas, dogs at risk should be constantly monitored and preventive measures should be taken.

Now, though we cannot confirm the exact cause without an in person examination, we have a strong opinion that it is a fungal infection, along with a possible secondary bacterial infection.

It is recommended that you use a quality anti-fungal shampoo such as Malaseb Therapeutic Shampoo for bathing your dogs, especially the two with this problem. Use the shampoo until the condition resolves. Fair progress or improvement should appear within 2 weeks of use. Carefully follow the manufacturers instructions and make sure that you apply the shampoo on the sore dog toes.

Additionally, we recommend that you should use some natural remedies to protect the paws, for cleaning the sores and for skin and immune health. For paw cleansing we suggest Clenzor, for paw health, we suggest Paw Paw, and to improve skin condition and the immune system, Skin and Coat Tonic. Regular use of these remedies will not only protect your dogs feet, but also will ensure improved health and immune status, which is required for dogs in the area you reside.

At home, along with the aforementioned remedies and shampoo, home remedies such as soaking the paws in a mixture of 1 part cider vinegar to 1 part water can help to reduce the sores and inflammation. Also this tip can reduce the chance of any bacterial growth in between the toes.

This condition, which seems to be a fungal infection should resolve in 2 – 4 weeks with the help of these suggestions, but in case, the condition does not resolve, or symptoms appear to be worsening with time, you should take your dogs for a detailed laboratory diagnosis, which includes culturing, isolation and detailed blood work for any other underlying cause, followed by the specific treatment recommended by your veterinarian.

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Aug 12, 2023
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Lupus
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Jul 30, 2022
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Dec 17, 2021
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Toe sores
by: Anonymous

Inhave a 5 year old Bully pit she has terrible sores between her toes very painful for her i have tried several things including to 4 different vets. She is rx allergy meds but they are not working anymore. Any suggestions would help just want my baby girl feeling better.

Jun 14, 2021
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Same thing here!
by: Brandy

I have a seven year old pit mix. She got these sores as well. They were identical to the picture! Took her to the vet she was on antibiotics for two months, they only got worse. So I was desperate and looked online for answers. Found out it was a fungal infection. It has been super rainy and muddy this spring. Found a really CHEAP and effective way to fix it!! Use monistat 7 cream on them! As well as antifungal shampoo. Only been four day and her feet are almost completely healed!!!! Hope this helps someone!

Sep 21, 2019
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Paws that are red and swollen
by: Len R.

I took my sheltie into see Dr. Cannon DMV Dermatology and both her and Becky Sakai, DVM, DACVD stated it was caused by Atopy prescribed Atopica and fluconizal for dermatitis. I have seen an improvement but not a cure.

Sep 16, 2019
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Ever get an answer?
by: Holly Ford

Just wondering if you ever found a cure or answer as to what your dogs had going on between their toes/paws? My boxer's feet look exactly like your pics and NOTHING has helped! Going on 1.5 years and continues to get worse. I realize the last comment was 2016, but hoping I get an answer from you! Thank you

Apr 17, 2019
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American Bull
by: Tina

Our dog is 4 years old, he has the sores between his toes that go away with antibiotics and sometimes steroids. He gets benadryl twice and day and 1 apoquel a day. I have had his blood tested twice for allergies and i have had a food sensitivity test done. Still waiting for the results on that. Those weeping bubble sores don't stay gone for more than a week or 2 before they come back. He also gets lumps all over but it always starts with his feet. Anyone ever try the shot cytopoint instead of using apoquel? I know they work differently but wondering if anyone has had any luck with it? i read that apoquel for any length of time isn't good for you dog either

Feb 04, 2019
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Mupirocin (2%) Helped My Dog
by: CaneCorsoMom

A change in the type of protein (food) and Mupirocin (2%) 2-3 times a day are the only things that helped my dog wit this issue.

Nov 17, 2018
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Our 1year old A.B has the same sores
by: Lisa marie

We got our A.B. about 7 months ago. For the past few months we have been dealing with the same problem with her toes. At one point in Aug she developed sores all over her body. We live in NH and she came from CA so we thought it was because of the weather difference and allergies. It is now winter and the snow has started and her toes are still red. We have tried antibiotics, foam and shampoo along with wipes.They helped clear up the spots on her body but she still has them in between her toes. We have decided to try bag balm. Has anyone else tried it? My husband is saying it will clear it up but I have my doubts. It seem like more of a fungus like athlete foot so putting an ointment on them wouldn’t help.

She does lick her feet a lot but even when she had the sores all over her body they didn’t seem to bother her. The vet was in shock as were we. She diagnosed her with the hair follicle infection (can’t remember how he fancy name for it). After reading all of he messages it seems like the vinegar and water and also the Fishel oil seems to help my only question is how do you get a puppy to sit with her feet soaking for 10 minutes? Thanks for all your help

Nov 21, 2017
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IVERMECTIN AND NEEM OIL
by: garfield

hi, my dog Sarge,is a pit-mix breed, he is 6 years old, he weighs 45lbs.every year he breaks out in mites and bots,terrible affliction, (ivermectin works), i have noticed this year when he broke out again that he also has red sores between the toes,he always licks them,my go to remedy is NEEM OIL, it gives the dog much comfort, i apply in between toes and all of paw. NEEM OIL is soothing to your dog if he has dry irratated skin. if you have a bulldog, pit,terrier or a mix of these breds, they seem to have a lot of problems, 2 staples you need - ivermectin $12- the one for horses it's cheaper, NEEM OIL order on ebay, quart-$30. DON'T QUIT,YOUR DOG NEEDS YOU. THANKS

Nov 21, 2017
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IVERMECTIN AND NEEM OIL
by: garfield

hi, my dog Sarge,is a pit-mix breed, he is 6 years old, he weighs 45lbs.every year he breaks out in mites and bots,terrible affliction, (ivermectin works), i have noticed this year when he broke out again that he also has red sores between the toes,he always licks them,my go to remedy is NEEM OIL, it gives the dog much comfort, i apply in between toes and all of paw. NEEM OIL is soothing to your dog if he has dry irratated skin. if you have a bulldog, pit,terrier or a mix of these breds, they seem to have a lot of problems, 2 staples you need - ivermectin $12- the one for horses it's cheaper, NEEM OIL order on ebay, quart-$30. DON'T QUIT,YOUR DOG NEEDS YOU. THANKS

Nov 17, 2017
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Natalie did they clear up? What worked?
by: Ty & Jager

Hi Natalie (Laveen, AZ). I know this is an older post but i was wondering if any of this worked. My American Bulldog, Jager (short for Jagermeister) has the same issue. He is constantly on expensive pills and when they run out they always come back....so....i guess im asking.... did any of this work for your dogs??? Thanks in advance. Feel free to email me: tytartler06@gmail.com

Aug 20, 2017
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Yogurt Cleared it Right Up
by: Anonymous

My boxer dog suffered from this, also. I put plain yogurt between his toes and in 3 days it's cleared up.

Jun 21, 2017
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Sores between toes of bulldog
by: Anonymous

Reading comments and give mine. For a couple of years my 6 year old , I think is allergic to rain, he's fine unless it rains and I have to let him out- there it goes within a day, swollen and raw- brought him to vet and he mentioned cancer. I've made my own diagnosis after observing. It's not water after baths, just rain. He's an inside dog. Don't know if this is your case but it's mine.

Jun 01, 2017
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Great Dame w/interdigital furunculosis
by: Anonymous

My 4 year old great dane had developed this condition on all 4 paws in the webbing between the toes. This came after a skin infection that recurred. The skin infection would manifest itself in a a small sore where hair would fall out on his neck and back. Only one or 2 isolated at first then maybe 5 at worst. we treated with amoxicillin and they went away. then the interdigital cysts started and the sores started to reappear. We treated with steroids next and they went away (this just depressed the bodies immune reaction) but as soon as he was off they came back with a vengeance. After that we went back to amoxicillin but there was little impact. Our vet was thinking allergies. We also noticed dog acne under his chin where there was none before. After reading a very good article on deep pyoderma's and antibiotic resistant infections http://todaysveterinarypractice.navc.com/dermatology-details-treating-resistant-skin-infections-in-dogs-2/
we had a suspicion. We contacted our vet and had a culture done with specific tests to identify the sensitivity to specific antibiotics and sure enough it was bacterial. after 3 weeks of treatment with Augmentin and treating daily with Chlorhexadine shampoo and sprays it was heading in the right direction but We had reached a plateau. the skin infections were gone. The acne had cleared but 2 of the cysts were still there and deep red. I decided to try lancing the sores and drain them to remove any fluids and promote blood flow. I did this for several days being very careful to keep it sterile in a week the condition was gone and the webbing looked pink and healthy. This may not be your issue but we were finally were through it.

Apr 04, 2017
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Banixx for sores between your dogs toes
by: BW

I use Banixx on my dogs toes. It is for any animal, non toxic does not burn, and is for Wounds, Fungus, Scratches, Rain Rot (horses) Ringworm, Ear Infections, and Hot Spots. I cleared up my dogs feet last Summer. I believe it is from the wet climate and winter weather. My opinion only. Banixx is an amazing product and can be used on many different animals. I buy mine at my local feed store, but can be purchase online. Check it out give it a try, You will love Banixx.
Use it on your dog when he or she is playing outside so there is not time to lick it off!!!

Hope this helps!!

BW

Mar 20, 2017
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Sores between your dogs feet and much more
by: BW

My Cattle dog has the same problem between his toes. Last Summer I cleared it up with Bannix Horse and Pet Care. I buy it at my feed store, but you can get it online as well. You can use it on most any animal including Chickens!! It does not cause pain or burning. No antibiotics or steroids. It is earth friendly, also safe around eyes.
It is for Wounds, and Fungus which is what this seems to me to be. It has been so wet this winter and it has come back. Also for Rain Rot, Ringworm, Ear infections and Hot Spots. This is an amazing product!!

I spray it between his toes while we are outside playing so he has no time lay and lick it all off. I recommend this product, and hope it works for your dogs as well!
Its for Bacterial & Fungal Infections. Made in USA

Read the easy instructions you can't go wrong in my opinion!

Mar 19, 2017
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sores between toes remedy
by: carol

my min pin had developed large boil like sores between her toes 4 or 5 years ago. i soaked them in epsome salts then poured a few drops of listerine on them and lastly put a sock on her each night before bed. they were gone in 4 weeks. now for the first time since then one has reappeared so i'm going through the same process. she's now 14 yrs old and she has other problems going on but i'm following through with the same procedure. good luck to whoever has this issue.

Nov 16, 2016
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My Pittie has same
by: Natalia

I have a 6yr old Pittie that started showing these same symptoms. I googled the symptoms and came up with Dog Apoty: open sores between toes, sometimes accompanied with a red rash around the groin area and head shaking. I thought he stepped on rocks or nails but it spread to all 4 paws. Took him to vet and told him about my google search. He agreed with "Atopy" and prescribed "Apoquel". It's doing the trick, but the vet said it's still new on the market so they have limited supply. Advised that I supplement the med with OTC Benadryl (adult strength).

My pit is 85 lbs and the vet said up to 4 pills per day so I give him 1 Apoquel (prescription medication) in the am with 2 Benadryl's and then 2 more Benadryl's after work. His inner toes are still pink and tender, but no longer oozing blood from raw sores. hope this helps.

Jun 19, 2016
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Sores on dogs feet
by: Anonymous

My dog had these sore...we tried everything antibiotics creams without results .,.then I thought I would very Gentian Voilet ... which has been a round for years ...it was used for fungal conditions and sores ...it seems to be working no more swelling or weeping sores.hope this helps no harm in trying

May 02, 2016
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Sore feet ??
by: Sandie

Hi Zeus is 3 and like everyone else's dog has developed the interdigital cysts. My vet was no use BUT I have put him on a product called Billy No Mates, it's herbal and natural, put into food it helps with ticks, fleas, and other skin problems. I have also started using Athletes foot powder and I have to say he is 1000 times better. I am not saying it's a cure but it certainly is helping him, I also wash the feet in warm salt water once or twice a week. It's worth a try, he is so much happier and so am I. I love my boy and hated to see him limp around, I guess it's taken about a month maybe two but there are significant results. I hope this helps your dog.

Mar 14, 2016
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What works for my baby
by: Nelly

I have a boxer and he has this problem too, but what really helps is washing his paws with antibacterial shampoo and apply QUADRIDERM cream, don't forget to dry perfectly before applying it.

Feb 01, 2016
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Sore toes as well
by: JIm

My American bull dog has the exact same issues with the same results from vets. We have started washing is paws after every outside trip, couple times a day

Dec 19, 2015
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ATOPICA CAPSULES WORKED FOR US
by: Anonymous

My vet diagnosed the sores between my dog's toes (they were identical to the pictures posted on this site)as an allergic reaction. It is impossible to know exactly what in the environment he is allergic to (I suspect mold, because it coincides with high mold counts during spring, summer and fall), and whether it is a "contact" allergy, or whether it happens as a result of inhaling the offending organism isn't clear . . . but the drug Atopica (active ingredient is cyclosporine), formulated specifically for dogs, has eliminated the problem. Sometimes my dog must take a capsule every day, sometimes every other or every third day is enough ; you decide how often based on whether symptoms are kept in check -- but NEVER dose more than one every 24 hours. I'm happy to provide more information, if you want to e-mail me: grovebarb2@gmail.com


Dec 08, 2015
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Sores between toes
by: Jacquie

My daughters American bull dog has had the same issues inflamed sores between his toes which seem to fluctuate in size, it looks the same as the photos posted above. We have had this investigated at considerable cost biopsy of area has shown a condition called interdigital furunculosis. This is caused by basically an ingrown hair which causes a reaction in his foot.

The treatment involves a course of antibiotics tribrissen over a prolonged period six months for one week each month. This will hopefully get rid if any infection we have only just started this treatment so no conclusive results yet. This diagnosis does fit his condition as apart from the foot problems which generally only affects one particular foot he also does get the occasional lump or hot spot over his body for no particular reason. I have treated these previously with betadine which does seem to help. But using topical treatments alone will not improve this condition a systemic medication is needed too.

He was on holistic dry food and I do give him fish oil and an egg daily to generally improve his skin condition. Hope this helps someone.

Sep 16, 2015
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Always take to Vet for cancer check
by: Anonymous

Our black lab was diagnosed with spindle cell cancer, first showed itself in her front middle toe. We waited several months as we thought her toe had a mere infection and self treated her. Turns out, it was NOT an infection but cancer. Toe was removed. Cancer returned months later in her intestines. Could we have saved her if taken her to Vet earlier for toe check, aspiration, biopsy? My advice is to go to Vet for cancer check ASAP! Don't wait or self treat your pets.

Aug 11, 2015
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Natural treatment
by: Anonymous

My Pug had an infection (either bacterial or fungal) between two toes and it appeared to have spread to the inside her ear. (From scratching her ear with her paw). I cleaned the ear with witch hazel and applied coconut oil twice a day. It went way in two days. I cleaned her paw with saline solution (dipped the whole paw in it) once a day and after it dried, I applied Manuka honey between the two infected toes. I did this for five days and it healed completely. The treatment did not cause her any discomfort and it worked fast.

Dec 13, 2014
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What kind of flooring do you have in your home?
by: Anonymous

Maybe they are allergic to the flooring you have down in your home. I knew a lady who had a French Bulldog, and as soon as she put down a natural grass "carpet" called Sisal in her home, her dog developed foot sores. Do you have sisal in your home, or do your dogs walk across sisal in a welcome mat? I Hope and pray they get better.

Nov 15, 2014
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Paw Sores
by: Anonymous

My Great Dane also has them on her back paws and front right elbow??

Oct 10, 2014
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same thing happened to my bulldog
by: Anonymous

It was rare but after few trips to vet taking several types of antibiotics turned out that my bulldog came into contact with bacteria from feces somewhere in the neighborhood.

My dog had a cut on bottom of front paw where the bacteria probably entered her paw. At first I tried soaking it with epsom salts, but this did not work. I did this for four days, finally took her to vet.

He would not rule out amputation of the paw, so got advice from a veterinarian from Auburn university Glad I did because the Auburn vet turned out to be right. The problem was a bacteria from stepping in feces.

The dogs paw got worse and worse before I took her to vet.I FORGOT THE NAME OF THE BACTERIA, BUT I WOULD NOT RULE IT OUT.My veterinarian said he had never seen a dogs paw in that bad of shape. He put her on the right antibiotic and luckily she still has four paws instead of three.

Thanks to another vets opinion. Never rule out a second opinion even when it comes to a dogs health. The problem with my dog was related to one paw. not all four hope this helps.

P.S.: My dog was in really bad shape. He would not eat or drink. Never delay taking your animal to the veterinarian. The longer you delay, the bigger the problem can get, resulting in higher medical expenses. Also, do not go and buy remedies you see on the computer, but see the veterinarian.

SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP.

Jul 20, 2014
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Bulldog with red paws
by: Anonymous

Hi, I have a 4 year English bulldog, his paws are constantly red espically in the summer, tried everything on earth and spend all sorts of money and nothing helped, I just say where someone talked about vinegar and water, just tried it and keeping my finger crossed, thanks.

Jul 02, 2014
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AM bulldog
by: Anonymous

My dog had sores between his toes also I took him to the vet several times .They lanced the sores and soaked his paws it got better then got worse his toe nails fell of i took him back to the vet they gave him more meds with no real results i felt so bad for my dog .About a week later he passed away causes unknown.The vets suck

May 15, 2014
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Thank you for sharing.
by: Lyn

My dogs has had Valley Fever in her lungs. She recovered and was doing great then she developed this rapidly growing lump on her rib cage. The vet really thought she had a mast cell tumor but the biopsy showed..........you guessed it......Valley Fever. She is back on the Fluconazole 200mg twice a day and had been doing GREAT but now she has sores that look identical to this inbetween two of her toes on one back foot. My guess is that it's the Valley Fever again. I'm going to call my vet. She probably will want to get another titer and up her dose to 2 pills a day.

May 07, 2014
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sores and weakness in hind legs
by: Anonymous

Take your dog to a good reputable vet as I have a rat terrier with same symptoms and she has Cushings Disease. It is the most heart breaking disease. don`t wait the longer the worse it gets.

Dec 16, 2013
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Sore between dog toes and Prednisone.
by: Anonymous

My dog Sky, German Shepherd mix with Sharpei has the same problem.
The vet started her with antibiotic, Clavamox for 10 days. The sores went away, but came back as soon as we stop giving her antibiotics.
I took her to a second opinion vet who gave her prednisone to take for a long, long time. The sores went away but now a year later Sky has bladder cancer. I don't know if the steroid might have caused her cancer?
Anyway, now she has bladder cancer and the sores between her paws are coming back.

Nov 24, 2013
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pesticides?
by: Anonymous

I live in Florida and my dog has free range of the yard. He is a terrier mix and has the bloody bumps between his toes. Im curious if it's his diet which he hates every dog food on the market, the bimonthly st. Augustine weed killer/fertilizer or the dirty yard.

Can people please comment if their dogs have these bumps with/without the presence of the above environmental factors please.

May 19, 2013
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Sores between dog's toes
by: Anonymous

Our Jack Russell Terrier would get these sores between her toes in the spring and summer months. We finally attributed the sores to allergies since the sores disappeared in the winter (we live in Canada and ground is snow covered in the winter months). We treated our pet with Reactine (cetirizine hydrochloride) or the generic equivalent - 5mg/day for small dogs and 10mg/day for large dogs. Reactine is an over the counter antihistamine for the treatment of allergies in humans and it works for dogs also. Continuous allergic reactions in your dog may require lifetime usage but it is relatively inexpensive (especially the generic brand such as Walmart's Equate). Your dog will be ecstatic if it works.

May 17, 2013
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sores between dogs toes
by: vanessa

I have a dog also who has started to get those in between his toes what i did was buy some antiseptic peroxide and cleaned the infected area between his toes and then applied some antibiotic topical with a q-tip and do it every night . . . You could do it more periodically through out the day but its just easier when it bed time and it cleared right up within a couple of days.

Mar 20, 2013
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Do they ever go away
by: Anonymous

I once had this problem with my beagle... there were times where he would obsess with licking his a foot or two, he would lick them sopping wet, sometimes shoving his hole foot in his mouth, when making him stop he would wine and later in the day they would look like your picture above. Then go away after a day. One night i decided to take a second closer look when he first started, and while spreading his toes i found a red ant in between is toes. after reading about it, and finding an ant colony in the far corner of my yard, i realized this was the problem all along. I now periodically patrol yard and spray any ant colony that starts. My dog has not had the issue since.

Nov 27, 2012
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Sores on dog's paws
by: Anonymous

These pictures looked like my dog's paws as well. He had a yeast infection and a sore on the top of his paw. I suspect that part got infected. I tried everything under the sun and then wrote off meds and went natural. When disease/cancer is ruled out by tests, the key is a strong immune system.

I cleaned his paws 2x daily by boiling water and letting it cool to room temperature. Poured it into a glass bowl - no rust/contamination and added white vinegar. Soaked his paws in it for 10 mins and blow-dried it. The key is to rinse and dry completely, so the yeast cannot grow. I then bought believe it or not Monistat-7 and treated his nail beds, paws/pads with it and wrapped a folded knapkin or gauze over his paw and then bandaged it with self-adhesive wrap found at Petco for 2.99 for a roll that last about a week. It worked; I just had to be diligent in keeping is paws dry if it rained or he walked on wet grass by blow-drying it. He's so good when I nurse him, so I'm fortunate in that sense. Good luck!

Oct 24, 2012
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Sores and loss of strenght
by: Danny

Like N, I have a white pit bull (8 years old with the same problem), sore between the toes and loss of strenght in his hind quarters, we have him on joint medicine from the vet (4 about 5 days now), but I'm concerned we aren't doing the right thing and that this is an infection. Would fish oil on the food be a good choice with this?

Oct 22, 2012
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Frito feet
by: Janet

Yes, Frito feet, Melissa. My min pin (I was anonymous below and forgot to change it to my name) had that smell, too! I'm so happy fish oil worked for my Missy. She was so miserable. Cross paws but it has been over a year with no flares. Before, I couldn't keep hers feet calmed down for more than two weeks at a time.

Oct 22, 2012
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fungus feet
by: melissa bennett

My a.b has the same thing,oozing toes and wants to chew his feet off,i have been doing a cup if apple cider and cup of warm water and half cup of peroxide,it works but it does come back,keeping the feet clean and dry is key in success for keepin it gone...they smell like frito feet then it is a yeast infection...soak for a few min then.pat dry...i dont think predusone is the answer,or antibiotics all that doea is shorten there life and it will come back once they are off the meds.clean and dry,clean and dry

Oct 15, 2012
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BAD PAWS
by: keshnee

hello....i have a 1 year old boerbul....iv noticed the same fungal infection in her paws,i have taken her too the spca....im going too try the vinegar cider solution....i hope i get results

Oct 10, 2012
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Feet eating
by: Anonymous

My min pin was having the same issue with her toes as well as her belly and rump area. She is a rescue dog but being an owner turn in, I had her history. She'd dealt with it for 8 yrs and had 8 yrs of off and on pred. I try to steer clear of pred since it is so damaging to the body. In her case, within a year of having her, she started into kidney failure, so pred isn't an option anyway.

It seems environmental, but I'm not positive. Living in Kentucky, we sometimes have seasonal changes daily, it was hard to tell.

So, just before I decided to go with an allergy panel, I added fish oil to her diet. (I started her on AllerG-3 but you don't have to buy "dog" fish oil). 1/2 squirt with breakfast (I use the pump bottle) and 1/2 squirt with supper. I hoped for some relief so, at the very least, she could go more than 2 months at a time without a secondary yeast infection which would require antibiotics.

She has not had 1 flare up since. I'm not saying she never licks, but it's no more licking than that the normal min pin cleaning. She is not "eating" her feet as if she's after something.

She has been "feet-eating" free since 2 weeks after implementing the fish oil in September of 2011.

Aug 19, 2012
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Dog paws fungal infection or inter digital cysts?
by: Anonymous

Hi,
We have 4 year old boxer that has identical issue. Her coat is absolutely beautiful but her paws are different story. We tried everything on this earth from simplicef antibiotic, ketoconazole,malaseb shampoo and pads, and several different shampoos, bactoderm cream,animax, prednisone, foot soaks (many kinds). Nothing helps. We did over 20 different allergy tests and she is not allergic on anything, we changed the food to raw, we added supplements. She has no other issues as we did all health testing on her. Spent small fortune to different dog dermatologists that gave us so many different diagnosis and ask to buy hundreds different medications and creams. Nothing helped. Prednisone is only thing that clears it up but once you stop it comes back with vengeance. We decided not to use steroids any more as on the long run affects liver. As of now we still did not find solution for her problem except that we really suspect considering it is very common in bully breads that her issue is really interdigital cysts which can be mistaken for foot fungus. We do know there is no permanent cure for that and nobody really knows why they occur.

Aug 17, 2012
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I MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP MY DOG IS 7 YRS OLD
by: Anonymous

My dog is 7 years old and has the same problem every year.I got her when she was 9 weeks old. So this is not new to me. She was chewing her paws so bad they would bleed. She couldn't even walk the first time it happened her feet were so raw. She didn't want to get up and eat. We took her to the vet and it is a seasonal allergy. It always happens in the middle of August for her. We think it may be rag weed. Now I know what to watch for cause she starts shedding really bad for a couple days before she starts chewing her feet. We take her in to get a allergy shot every august about $38.00.
Then we try to keep her in the house as much as possible for a few months. We also give her a bath once a week sometimes twice to keep it off her coat and skin as much as possible. If you can't see a vet right away i do suggest bathing your dog not with any smell good shampoo. Just oatmeal shampoo. Something more natural.If the dog just dosen't want a bath, you don't need to shampoo, just rise it off with room temp water so you get the skin cleaned off. Also give it a benadryl pill. I have given her one pill twice a day to help. I also buy hydrocortisone lotion or spray for dogs and put on her paws after a bath. I also have soaked her feet in epson salt when they were really bad. Not to cold or to hot of water (like room temp). Then put on the lotion. And yes your dogs feet do hurt. My dog growls and nips at me when i put on the lotion. That's the only time she ever acts that way. If you are scared of your dog use the spray. Usually after the shot she has alot of relief but we have to stay on everything else for about two months to keep it off the skin and she's back to normal and the feet are perfect again.

Jul 21, 2012
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How we are treating Rocket's sores
by: Natalie

WOW! Thanks to everyone for all the comments. When I first wrote this post, I thought that I might get 2 or 3 responses, not 10 or 20.
Anyway, since writing it, we have found a vet that was able to help Rocket and his sore paws. After explaining to him that we had been through the whole special diet thing, and at least two full runs of antibiotics, he offered us two choices. The first option was for him to take cultures and do a detailed lab analysis, including full blood work. This would cost about $600 - $800. Or we could try Prednisone, which would not tell us anything about what is causing the sores, but might give Rocket some relief from them and would only cost about $30. As much as I would like to know the cause, we could not afford the lab work. So we went with the Prednisone. The vet had us give him 20 mgs twice a day for 7 days, then 20 mgs once a day for 7 days , then 20 mgs every other day for 7 days. It worked! The sores were gone by the end of the second 7 days. They have returned once since then, early this summer (it seems to be seasonal, which leads me to think that it is either a fungus or an allergy to something that grows around here in the summer), but now we have a strategy for fighting them. When the first sores show up we go through another 21 day run with the Prednisone and then we give him on 20 mg tablet every 3 days through the rest of the summer. This seems to be enough to keep the sores away for the rest of the season but because there are 3 days between each dose, we can take him back off of the medication in the fall, without having to detox him down. This is our second year of doing it this way and it works quite well.

Jul 20, 2012
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American bulldog soars between toes
by: Anonymous

My girl is two. She also has them as i write this. Im gonna try the vinigar and water first. Then add a spray of alchol when and if they dont look so ozzie and open. Ill let yah know how it works. My other dog doesnt have them he ia a jug. A pug and jackrussel mix.

Jul 14, 2012
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Sores Between Dogs Toes
by: Anonymous

only thing that worked for my dog was spraying her toes with alcohol 1 time a day

Jul 01, 2012
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Im WORRIED
by: Anonymous

This happen to my other dog, but now this dogs paws are swollen?? I will try soaking them in cider vinger and water... i hope it works...

Jun 08, 2012
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to noe with the pit
by: Anonymous

Mine did the same I have a 4 yr old blue and the vet said an irritated pancreas. Possible causes are change in diet and human food get to a vet for the meds bout 70 dollars total and feed him boiled chicken and rice for a week if he starts to get better continue for one more week and no people food especially pork.

Jun 06, 2012
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PITBULL WITH INFECTION AND LOSS OF STRENGTH
by: NOE ORTIZ

I HAVE A PITBULL WITH SOME KIND OF INFECTION ON HIS PAWS THE BIGGEST THING THAT HAS ME WORRIED IS THAT IN THE LAST WEEK OR SO HE HAS TOTALLY LOST ALL STRENGTH IN HIS HIND LEGS. I HAVE TO HELP HIM UP AND DOWN STAIRS, HE HAS BEEN EXTREMELY DEPRESSED AND JUST WANTS TO LAY DOWN, HE LIMPS AFTER LAYING DOWN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. I HAVE TAKEN HIM TO THE VET 3 TIMES AND I STILL HAVE NO ANSWERS AND ME AND MY PARENTS ARE GETTING MORE AND MORE WORRIED, DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY ADVISE?

May 14, 2012
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Sored between american bulldog toes
by: Anonymous

I also have an american bulldog 5yrs old same identical sores between his toes on all four feet. He also had two big sores in his groin which had went away do to antibiotics but uncertain if they are gone for good. He had also got sores under his coller that looked like a brown recluse had bit him and looked like the sores were eating him from the inside out our local vet refered to his problem stating our dog had something like lupis and infection is eating him from the inside out. Just curious if the arizona fokes hv had any luck with there bulldogs thank u and need help.

May 08, 2012
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how often do you soak the feet?
by: Anonymous

when You soak the feel in 1 part Cider Vinegar & 1 part water how long should I soak them for and how often please let me know asap!! Thank you our dog is a large white american bulldog and he has had these soars for over a year and we have tried everything and nothing gets rid of them ughhhhhhh!!

May 05, 2012
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sore paws
by: Anonymous

I thought I was looking at my dog's paw when I saw the pics. After 6 months of different meds and three sets of labs, he was diagnoised with a fungal infection. The infection reappears at least once a year. In fact, we are heading to the vet this morning for some more Keto. Good luck.

May 02, 2012
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cushings
by: Anonymous

may have cushings disease

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foot soak
by: Anonymous

Soak your dogs foot for a couple minutes in one part clorox to ten parts water. Rince very good with water. Should clear up in no time.

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