Hyperkeratosis?

[Sabrina Nicole]

Hello. I've noticed that Amber (my EBD) has rough paws and they almost look hairy. I've applied coconut oil which helps a bit with the roughness but they're still hairy looking. I've never seen such a thing but when I search online hyperkeratosis pops up. Does anyone have any experience with this? I've also noticed that she has been licking her paws but only at night before bed.

 

[2BullyMama]

There is an article here on the site.... Search and it should come up. I'm on phone or i would get the link for you

Groomer can cut it back but no way to prevent it can only maintain it

Here is the article: The Pet Help Forum: A Pet Owner's Help & Support Community - Dry Dog Nose or Paw Pads - About Hyperkeratosis in Dogs

 

[Christie H]

Mine have a small case of this and I've just been trimming it back with scissors as much as I can without hurting them

 

[bullmama]

Yes that is hyperkeritosis, [MENTION=2894]2BullyMama[/MENTION] gave you the article we wrote on it. Hope it helps, yours doesn't look too bad luckily.

 

[Sabrina Nicole]

Thank you all!

 

[nubonics]

I didn't know hyperkeratosis was a thing - I just thought curly's paws were just getting rough. Fortunately it isn't too bad on him either. Thanks for enlightening me!


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[Maximus]

Maximus has a severe case of Hyperkeratosis. His back paws are worse than his front paws. The skin is actually "Smushed and mushed" down and sideways. At first, I thought it was infact "hair" that could just be trimmed. I found out later from our Vet that
it is actually Skin that is part of his pawpads. It is terrible to see and look at, and Yes, I do have to take Maximus to the Vet on a regular 4-6-week schedule to have the 'hairs' trimmed on his pawpads. He also has Hyperkeratosis on his nose, and I use 'Snout Soother' every few days on a regular basis to keep his nose moist.

 

[Kristopher T]

So Snout Soother Works? I have been using Vaseline but Rosie keeps licking it off, and runs when I bring it out to put on her nose.

 

[2BullyMama]

So Snout Soother Works? I have been using Vaseline but Rosie keeps licking it off, and runs when I bring it out to put on her nose.

Snout soother is a good one... i also use Mushers Secret.... one thing to do is wipe/wash the nose with warm cloth before applying-- it open the 'skin' and help the ointment penetrate better.

 

[Kristopher T]

Cool! I will try it today!!!!