Dogs Infacted Toenail. Yeast overgrowth is especially common if your dog has any inflammation in the paws, which can occur with allergies and other conditions. Ingrown nails can lead to discomfort of the paw and lameness.

If he is averse to toenail trims, consider a nail dremmel. Fungal infections, such as onychomycosis, can also occur in or around the nail bed. Nail bed infection usually referred to as paronychia, is a type of infection that leads to inflammation of dog nails, claws or the surrounding.