Photo of a dog’s paw with hyperkeratosis.
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Hyperkeratosis in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Hyperkeratosis in dogs is a condition characterized by the thickening of the skin’s outer layer due to excess production of keratin. Often, it can give a “hairy” or “horn-like” appearance, particularly affecting the nose — known as nasal hyperkeratosis — or the pads of the feet — referred to as footpad hyperkeratosis. While not painful, hyperkeratosis can cause your dog discomfort and may…

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