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I found a small patch of skin on my mini poodle's paw, near the bottom paw pad, where a lot of white flakes are falling off. There is no dandruff in any other places. Any advice?

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Hyperkeratosis it occurs due to a protein inside your dog called keratin. It sounds scary but it's common it can also affect the nose. If you Google [Hyperkeratosis dog paw nose] you should be able to find a ton of information on it. Snout and Paw Soother will help in preventing it. It may be worth mentioning to the vet though. Underlying medical conditions can cause it but I would venture to say it's genetic.