Sheltie Corns/Cornification

Wow, that is new to me! I am sure others with more knowledge will chime in!

I have owned shelties all my life and have never run into that.

I would use a product to protect his paws from cracking and drying out!

https://www.chewy.com/mushers-secret-paw-protection-natural/dp/128333

 

Learn something new every day - nope we've had 7 Shelties and none have had this issue. I would try the treatment Gloria suggested to help if he's pads are dry/cracked.

 

Never heard of this...I did look it up (I admit I was curious and wanted to see if it was something I should worry about) and all the links referred to it being a problem with Greyhounds and other sight hounds. Do you keep his nails quite short? I’m just wondering because longer nails will affect how the dog walks and put more pressure on the pads.

 

I have never heard of this, but can read that:

Young dogs under 2 years of age are more susceptible
to the papillomavirus because their immune system is not fully developed.

As their immune system matures, they produce antibodies against the virus
and the warts may eventually disappear.
Papillomas typically develop on the lips, tongue, throat or gums.
They are round and have an irregular surface reminiscent
of a cauliflower or garden anemone, and usually grow in clusters.

But I have not read nowhere that they can occur on paws.

I would also recommend the paw wax that Gloria recommends

 

Yes Little Luke has that on his pads too. I brought it to the attention of his vet. She said bulldogs sometimes have it on their noses. I am going to order some of the chewy treatment for Luke. Thanks for letting us know it's there