McKenzies Nails

TeKnowledgE

I've attached two pictures to give an idea of our potential issue..
She does not seem in pain, but the right paw is worse then the other. The nails are turning a darker red/brown color and the inside of the paw is a reddish color..there is no odor.

Leslie

Grain free food. I was told this was a sign of poor diet the reddness inbetween the toes.

Boyda

What Leslie said, her diet needs to be balanced in order for her immune system to be balanced.

philsergeant

I bet she's licking those paws, that's what's making them raw.....nervousness also contributes but Diet, diet, diet that's the only solution I know. You can try soothing ointment to help the paws, Neosporin, bag balm, but if it makes her lick them more! stop. Wash her feet every day too, with Dawn.

philsergeant

Looks like you are managing to keep her nails nice and short... Good job! Frequent trimming without hitting the quick is hard to do but fabulous if you can achieve it.

ITZheida

We will do that. I have put ointment on her paws but she loves licking it and eating it!

BulliesofNC

I would also recommend that you provide her with a supplement to boost her immune system. You will find many other benefits by providing her a good daily vitamin.

http://bulliesofnc.com/online-store/supplements-vitamins

ITZheida

I saw nu - vet and salmon oil?

Stoges_mom

Stoegers nails started to turn dark when he was younger. I did a little research and discovered that an allergy can cause it. We were giving our pup raw eggs( which we've come to the conclusion he's allergic to) and once we stopped feeding him that his nails are back to mostly clear! So I definitely say it's because of diet!

TeKnowledgE

Okay, the diet is obviously a HUGE issue with this breed, It seems to effect everything.

Leslie

Correct

philsergeant

TeKnowledgE..... It's their way of saying, "we like to be pampered in the food department"

Quinnofhearts

Mine had this - vet said it was a yeast infection. That's what causes the brown gunk. The way I fixed it? She was given anti-fungal/anti-bacterial wipes that I had to use every day on all her feet. During that time I switched her from a limited ingredient food (not totally grain-free) to Acana's grain free line. Yeast can feed off grains apparently. Once we finished the medicated wipes I started her on coconut oil. Coconut oil has good anti-fungal properties. I saw a massive change in her feet and coat...her feet are less dingy, more white, have less gunk, and more of her fur has grown back. Give it a shot!

philsergeant

Great input O! Mighty Quinn! ( remember the song)?

Quinnofhearts

I know the song! Quinn isn't named after that, but one of her great-grandparents is indeed "The Mighty Quinn." Kind of solidified my choice to name her Quinn when I saw that in her pedigree.