{"id":7498,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:08","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:09","slug":"how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you treat a hyperkeratosis paw pad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#How_do_you_treat_a_hyperkeratosis_paw_pad\" title=\"How do you treat a hyperkeratosis paw pad?\">How do you treat a hyperkeratosis paw pad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#What_is_paw_hyperkeratosis\" title=\"What is paw hyperkeratosis?\">What is paw hyperkeratosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#Is_hyperkeratosis_painful_for_dogs\" title=\"Is hyperkeratosis painful for dogs?\">Is hyperkeratosis painful for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#Is_paw_pad_hyperkeratosis_painful\" title=\"Is paw pad hyperkeratosis painful?\">Is paw pad hyperkeratosis painful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_hyperkeratosis_in_dogs_paws\" title=\"How do you get rid of hyperkeratosis in dogs paws?\">How do you get rid of hyperkeratosis in dogs paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_hyperkeratosis\" title=\"How do you get rid of hyperkeratosis?\">How do you get rid of hyperkeratosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#Can_hyperkeratosis_be_cured_in_dogs\" title=\"Can hyperkeratosis be cured in dogs?\">Can hyperkeratosis be cured in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#What_causes_paw_pad_hyperkeratosis\" title=\"What causes paw pad hyperkeratosis?\">What causes paw pad hyperkeratosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#How_do_you_treat_hyperkeratosis_in_dogs_paws\" title=\"How do you treat hyperkeratosis in dogs paws?\">How do you treat hyperkeratosis in dogs paws?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#Is_hyperkeratosis_in_dogs_serious\" title=\"Is hyperkeratosis in dogs serious?\">Is hyperkeratosis in dogs serious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#What_does_hyperkeratosis_look_like_in_dogs\" title=\"What does hyperkeratosis look like in dogs?\">What does hyperkeratosis look like in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#Does_hyperkeratosis_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Does hyperkeratosis hurt dog&#8217;s?\">Does hyperkeratosis hurt dog&#8217;s?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#Does_hyperkeratosis_nose_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Does hyperkeratosis nose hurt dogs?\">Does hyperkeratosis nose hurt dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#Are_dry_paws_painful_for_dogs\" title=\"Are dry paws painful for dogs?\">Are dry paws painful for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_hyperkeratosis\" title=\"How do you know if your dog has hyperkeratosis?\">How do you know if your dog has hyperkeratosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#Can_you_cure_hyperkeratosis_in_dogs\" title=\"Can you cure hyperkeratosis in dogs?\">Can you cure hyperkeratosis in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#How_do_you_treat_hyperkeratosis_naturally\" title=\"How do you treat hyperkeratosis naturally?\">How do you treat hyperkeratosis naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#What_causes_canine_hyperkeratosis\" title=\"What causes canine hyperkeratosis?\">What causes canine hyperkeratosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#Does_hyperkeratosis_go_away\" title=\"Does hyperkeratosis go away?\">Does hyperkeratosis go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#How_do_you_fix_hyperkeratosis\" title=\"How do you fix hyperkeratosis?\">How do you fix hyperkeratosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_hyperkeratosis_to_go_away\" title=\"How long does it take for hyperkeratosis to go away?\">How long does it take for hyperkeratosis to go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#What_deficiency_causes_hyperkeratosis\" title=\"What deficiency causes hyperkeratosis?\">What deficiency causes hyperkeratosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#Does_hyperkeratosis_go_away_in_dogs\" title=\"Does hyperkeratosis go away in dogs?\">Does hyperkeratosis go away in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_hyperkeratosis_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you get rid of hyperkeratosis in dogs?\">How do you get rid of hyperkeratosis in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-hyperkeratosis-paw-pad\/#How_do_you_treat_a_dog_with_a_hyperkeratosis_nose\" title=\"How do you treat a dog with a hyperkeratosis nose?\">How do you treat a dog with a hyperkeratosis nose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_hyperkeratosis_paw_pad\"><\/span>How do you treat a hyperkeratosis paw pad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the affected area is in the paws, consider <b>soaking your pet&#8217;s feet in warm water with Epsom salt for 15 minutes. This can help relieve the pain caused by paw pad hyperkeratosis. Make sure to pat your dog&#8217;s paws dry to prevent infections from entering the damaged skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_paw_hyperkeratosis\"><\/span>What is paw hyperkeratosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hyperkeratosis happens most often on a dog&#8217;s paw or nose. It is <b>an abnormal overgrowth of keratin that leaves dry, flaky, cracked crusts on a dog&#8217;s skin. Causes may be unknown or related to an underlying medical condition. Most forms of paw hyperkeratosis are harmless, but they could cause pain or limping.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_hyperkeratosis_painful_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is hyperkeratosis painful for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news is that the appearance of hyperkeratosis is typically not a life-threatening issue for your dog. However, <b>hyperkeratosis on the nose can be extremely uncomfortable, and the buildup of keratin on your dog&#8217;s paws can actually become painful to walk on if left untreated<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_paw_pad_hyperkeratosis_painful\"><\/span>Is paw pad hyperkeratosis painful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hyperkeratosis can make it very painful for your dog to walk or stand. Make sure to regularly check your dog&#8217;s paws for extra hardened skin, especially if you have a breed prone to the condition. If you notice signs of pain or discomfort, talk to your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_hyperkeratosis_in_dogs_paws\"><\/span>How do you get rid of hyperkeratosis in dogs paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Looking for hyperkeratosis treatment? Unfortunately, there is no known cure at this time. However, the skin condition can be managed by <b>softening and removing the hardened skin on your dog&#8217;s paws and nose. Make an appointment with your vet to have this done if necessary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_hyperkeratosis\"><\/span>How do you get rid of hyperkeratosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>6 Ways to Manage Hyperkeratosis in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Get That Shell Removed. Because the keratin will keep growing and growing over your dog&#8217;s paws or nose, you can periodically have it removed by a vet.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Skin Creams.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Booties and\/or Socks.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Dog&#8217;s Nails Trimmed.  <\/li>\n<li>Let Your Dog Ride.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Your Dog a Sauna Experience.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hyperkeratosis_be_cured_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can hyperkeratosis be cured in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How do I treat it? Sadly, <b>there is currently no cure for hyperkeratosis, but it can be kept in check with regular treatment and attention. At your initial appointment, your veterinarian might recommend trimming back the tiny hairs to make walking more comfortable for your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_paw_pad_hyperkeratosis\"><\/span>What causes paw pad hyperkeratosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hyperkeratosis occurs due to <b>a protein inside your dog called keratin. Your dog&#8217;s body can make too much keratin on the skin&#8217;s outer layers, resulting in coarse hair-like paw pads. If you don&#8217;t treat hyperkeratosis promptly, the skin could crack, causing infections and extreme discomfort for your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_hyperkeratosis_in_dogs_paws\"><\/span>How do you treat hyperkeratosis in dogs paws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the affected area is in the paws, consider <b>soaking your pet&#8217;s feet in warm water with Epsom salt for 15 minutes. This can help relieve the pain caused by paw pad hyperkeratosis. Make sure to pat your dog&#8217;s paws dry to prevent infections from entering the damaged skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_hyperkeratosis_in_dogs_serious\"><\/span>Is hyperkeratosis in dogs serious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it dangerous? The good news is that <b>the appearance of hyperkeratosis is typically not a life-threatening issue for your dog. However, hyperkeratosis on the nose can be extremely uncomfortable, and the buildup of keratin on your dog&#8217;s paws can actually become painful to walk on if left untreated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_hyperkeratosis_look_like_in_dogs\"><\/span>What does hyperkeratosis look like in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hyperkeratosis occurs due to <b>a protein inside your dog called keratin. Your dog&#8217;s body can make too much keratin on the skin&#8217;s outer layers, resulting in coarse hair-like paw pads. If you don&#8217;t treat hyperkeratosis promptly, the skin could crack, causing infections and extreme discomfort for your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_hyperkeratosis_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Does hyperkeratosis hurt dog&#8217;s?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hyperkeratosis happens most often on a dog&#8217;s paw or nose. It is an abnormal overgrowth of keratin that leaves dry, flaky, cracked crusts on a dog&#8217;s skin. Causes may be unknown or related to an underlying medical condition. Most forms of paw hyperkeratosis are harmless, but <b>they could cause pain or limping<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_hyperkeratosis_nose_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Does hyperkeratosis nose hurt dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nasal hyperkeratosis impacts your dog&#8217;s nose and muzzle area, while footpad hyperkeratosis impacts your dog&#8217;s feet. Both types of hyperkeratosis can be incredibly uncomfortable and even painful.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dry_paws_painful_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are dry paws painful for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Looking for hyperkeratosis treatment? Unfortunately, there is no known cure at this time. However, the skin condition can be managed by <b>softening and removing the hardened skin on your dog&#8217;s paws and nose. Make an appointment with your vet to have this done if necessary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_hyperkeratosis\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog has hyperkeratosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news is that the appearance of hyperkeratosis is typically not a life-threatening issue for your dog. However, <b>hyperkeratosis on the nose can be extremely uncomfortable, and the buildup of keratin on your dog&#8217;s paws can actually become painful to walk on if left untreated<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_cure_hyperkeratosis_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can you cure hyperkeratosis in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sadly, <b>there is currently no cure for hyperkeratosis, but it can be kept in check with regular treatment and attention. At your initial appointment, your veterinarian might recommend trimming back the tiny hairs to make walking more comfortable for your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_hyperkeratosis_naturally\"><\/span>How do you treat hyperkeratosis naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are the symptoms? Hyperkeratosis lesions mainly affect the nose and paw pads, more rarely other parts of the body (edge of the ears, skin of the stomach, friction areas, calluses, etc.). The nose can thicken, lose pigmentation, and sometimes develop crusts, giving it <b>a dry and rough appearance<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_canine_hyperkeratosis\"><\/span>What causes canine hyperkeratosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s what you should try with your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Steam. The hard, crusty shell of hyperkeratosis is made up of keratin.  <\/li>\n<li>Dog Socks. Foot pad hyperkeratosis can make walking extremely painful.  <\/li>\n<li>Shea Butter. People use shea butter to moisturize and soften dry skin, and it also works on dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Natural Balms.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_hyperkeratosis_go_away\"><\/span>Does hyperkeratosis go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They do not disappear without treatment. Inherited forms of hyperkeratosis are lifelong conditions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_hyperkeratosis\"><\/span>How do you fix hyperkeratosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Try medicated creams.<\/b> Apply an over-the-counter cream that contains urea, lactic acid, alpha hydroxy acid or salicylic acid. These creams help loosen and remove dead skin cells. They also moisturize and soften dry skin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_hyperkeratosis_to_go_away\"><\/span>How long does it take for hyperkeratosis to go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the size and number of actinic keratoses (AKs), it can take <b>up to three months for AKs to disappear after treatment ends. After the AKs go away, you will need to see your healthcare provider for a checkup once or twice a year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_deficiency_causes_hyperkeratosis\"><\/span>What deficiency causes hyperkeratosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Vitamin A deficiency in Adult<\/b> Phrynoderma is characterized by follicular hyperkeratosis. It is associated with various nutritional deficiencies, most notably vitamin A, but may be associated with deficiencies in vitamins A, B complex, C, or E. Even deficiencies in essential fatty acids have been implicated.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_hyperkeratosis_go_away_in_dogs\"><\/span>Does hyperkeratosis go away in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the moment, <b>there is no known cure for hyperkeratosis in dogs. However, you can easily manage its symptoms once your dog has been properly diagnosed. Hyperkeratosis is generally benign, but for more serious cases, your dog will need treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_hyperkeratosis_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you get rid of hyperkeratosis in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>6 Ways to Manage Hyperkeratosis in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Get That Shell Removed. Because the keratin will keep growing and growing over your dog&#8217;s paws or nose, you can periodically have it removed by a vet.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Skin Creams.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Booties and\/or Socks.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Dog&#8217;s Nails Trimmed.  <\/li>\n<li>Let Your Dog Ride.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Your Dog a Sauna Experience.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_dog_with_a_hyperkeratosis_nose\"><\/span>How do you treat a dog with a hyperkeratosis nose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog has nasal hyperkeratosis, you can (and should) decrease their discomfort and risk of infection by <b>monitoring their nose daily and keeping it well-moisturized. Non-toxic, topical moisturizing rinses, ointments, balms, and mild, anti-dandruff shampoos can help here.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you treat a hyperkeratosis paw pad?What is paw hyperkeratosis?Is hyperkeratosis painful for dogs?Is paw pad hyperkeratosis painful?How do you get rid of hyperkeratosis in dogs paws?How do you get rid of hyperkeratosis?Can hyperkeratosis be cured in dogs?What causes paw pad hyperkeratosis?How do you treat hyperkeratosis in dogs paws?Is hyperkeratosis in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7498"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7498"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7498\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7498"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7498"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7498"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}