Foot-pad corns in dogs
Hard, thickened areas of tissue in the foot pads, most common in Greyhounds, that press painfully into the pad. They can cause noticeable lameness that improves when the corn is removed or relieved.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Foot-pad corns, including Greyhound. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 11.5 to 11.5 years.
Foot-pad corns in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- skin condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Foot-pad corns is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Foot-pad corns (1), ranked by health score
Related skin conditions
Products that may help
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.