Hello, my 6yr old Bombay has what looks like a wart or callous on her one paw? It doesn't seem to bother her at all in fact I have no idea how long it's been there on when she napping on my then stretched did I see something there. Her paws look dry could this be related? Wondering if any other cat parents have seen this. Thank you!!
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Dry Paws ?
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Hi, does she let you touch it? Does she go outside?
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Is it hard to the touch? Could it be the beginning of a cutaneous horn - which is an overgrowth of keratin (what makes up hair and nails) and can appear like a callous. Some cats are prone to them.
I would keep an eye on it, take pics to see if you find it growing in size, and share the pics with your vet. Watch for any signs of it bothering her too.
If you truly think it is nothing more than dry skin, you can rub a drop of olive oil on her paw a couple times a day.
Cat Horned Paws: What Is That Thing Growing on My Cat's Paw? (rover.com)
Horned Paws on Cats: What to Do About Cutaneous Claws (upgradeyourcat.com)
I would keep an eye on it, take pics to see if you find it growing in size, and share the pics with your vet. Watch for any signs of it bothering her too.
If you truly think it is nothing more than dry skin, you can rub a drop of olive oil on her paw a couple times a day.
Cat Horned Paws: What Is That Thing Growing on My Cat's Paw? (rover.com)
Horned Paws on Cats: What to Do About Cutaneous Claws (upgradeyourcat.com)
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