I’m concerned about my puppy’s paws I’ve noticed redness,

Hello, you are through to Dr Linda, a UK based vet.

I'm sorry to hear this and understand your concern.

What breed is she?

Is she playful, eating and otherwise happy?

Thank you.

Can you see any grazes or broken skin?

Would a photo be possible please?

Thank you.

Typically when stones in the garden are the issue, it is the pad that goes red and sore.

It looks like the skin around her pad is affected, so her excess licking may be irritating the skin.

This can be caused by itching due to e.g. allergies or mites.

Do you know when she was last treated for parasites?

Thank you.

Credelio treats ticks and fleas but not mites. So It may be worth using e.g. Advocate when next due, as it also prevents harvest mites, which can affect the paw.

I'd bathe the paws in warm salt water and try to prevent any licking or chewing where possible.

We should have a vet check her over as she may require some anti itch medicine and/or antibiotics to settle things down.

That is fine if we use a hypoallergenic or puppy shampoo.