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I have a boxer that is a little over a year old. He has developed a large callus
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feeling lump right next to his toe nail on his back paw. It has not been there
long because we clip his nails on a regular basis and i just noticed it
yesterday, i can touch it and hold his paw, it doesn't seem to be causing him
any discomfort but my dog is like my baby and I'm worried. I have taken a
picture, if anyone can tell me what this is and what I can do to make it better
please help ... I wouldn't worry as much if it didn't look as if it was putting
pressure on his toenail. Thank you
Hi Ashley,
It appears to be a interdigital furuncle but with boxers its always best to have the vet take a look to rule out cancers on any lump or bumps and to find a definitive answer.To learn more about interdigital furuncles see this site
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/70800.htm
If it is indeed interdigital furuncles some owners have found relief for their pets from this condition by soaking the feet in a tub of warm water with Epsom salt for five to ten minutes daily and applying triple antibiotic and/or hemorrhoid medication alternating. Again I stress the importance of a vet visit.
Thank you for your question .
Angela Donald
Canine Behavior Consultant
Hi-Tower Boxers
http://www.hitowerboxers.com
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Angela Donald
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I'll be happy to answer questions about boxer dog allergies,behavior,behavior modification,breeding,care,coat color genetics,diet,ear cropping,exercise,genetics,grooming,health,history,pedigrees,showing and training.
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I am a dedicated dog enthusiast and guardian of boxers for 40 years, a boxer conformation show exhibitor and breeder as well as a canine behavior consultant with a special interest in the boxer breed. I currently share my life with six boxer dogs.See our family of Boxer Dogs
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American Boxer Charitable Foundation
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I currently contribute regularly to Dog-Canine Blog.I am the founder and publisher of The Boxer Behavioral Journal,a scientific journal with detailed behavioral case study information,which someday I hope will add valuable knowledge to the breeding,care and health of the breed.I am also a freelance writer with my latest article: Distinctive Behaviors of Boxer Dogs found at http://www.hitowerboxers.com/boxerdogbehavior.htm and distributed on the world wide web.
Education/Credentials
I have a MBA from AU.I have gotten real life experiences from my 40 years of the family owning boxers and other canine breeds, through my boxer rescue rehabilitation efforts, obedience training of the breed, more than 20 years of study on dog-canine behavior, genetics, health research,from my work as a canine behavioral consultant,exhibitor and breeder. My quest for canine knowledge is a never ending journey.
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