Metacarpal, metatarsal and digital pads are the shock-absorbing pads that help to protect the bones and joints in the dog’s ...

Read more about our editorial standards. A dog’s paw pads are “like a calloused foot,” according to Amy Nichelason, a veterinarian and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Expecting your dog to just go pee in the snow may be asking too much. Winter isn't for all dogs. Here are tips to help your ...

Since dogs have active sweat glands on their paw pads, the Fritos smell may be enhanced as the sweat mixes with the bacteria on their feet. In normal cases, the corn chip smell emanating from your ...