Why does my dog get jumpy when I touch his paw but shows no pain?

Some dogs do not like to have their paws touched so it can be normal. You could try to change the behavior by trying to softly touch his paw while he is laying next to you and see if he will let you. With a little patience and persistence he may learn not to resist as much but some dogs just never like their paws touched.

It is very difficult to tell from these photos, it is possible that your dog's toe nail became slightly torn/detached from the underlying nail bed and you are seeing the separation here. We can, however, occasionally see nail bed tumors. I would recommend a visit with your vet to better examine the area. If it is a loose toenail they may need to trim it back to make it more comfortable until it grows back in normally. This can be very tough to do at home because often these guys are painful so trimming the nail back can be really difficult without skilled help!

I would be worried that something is hurt enough to be causing a significant amount of pain in the leg. It may not be the paw that is affected, but could be something like the knee or hip that is hurting. It's worth taking him for an exam by a vet in the next day or two. They can locate where the pain is and can let you know how serious it is. For now, it's best to let champ rest and don't let him do any strenuous exercise (i.e. running/jumping). Below is a link to an article with more information about limping. https://www.petcoach.co/article/limping-causes-of-lameness-in-dogs/ I hope that helps and Champ gets better soon.

If he is not using the foot at all, then this would be most suspicious of a fractured bone. However, broken bones tend to be very painful and swollen. Another possibility is that he has a damaged nerve. This can make them limp and would not be painful to the touch. Either way, if he's not using the leg, then he should be evaluated and treated by a veterinarian. If he is using the leg, then it may be a torn muscle, tendon, or ligament. It's best to keep him rested for now. Don't let him jump or run. If he is not showing signs of improvement after three days, then he should go to the vet. I hope that helps and Koga gets better soon.

He may be sore and painful in the tip of his toe from the pressure. I would leave the paw alone and let him rest if he is still sensitive after a day or so, then I would have him seen by your vet.l since he can walk just fine

I recommend booking an appointment with a veterinarian to have Puku’s nail(s) evaluated, as it sounds like he's in pain. Pain medications meant for humans can be very dangerous (and even deadly) for dogs, so I do not recommend giving any to your pup without consulting with your vet. Your veterinarian can prescribe safe medication to help with the pain and may also recommend bandaging and/or antibiotics to help reduce the risk of infection. I hope Puku feels better soon!

If only Oscar could talk! It's possible something is hurting him but anxiety (related to something painful that he associates with petting) could also be the cause. Since he can't talk and explain, I recommend to have him examined by the veterinarian. This is the best way to know if he is in pain or if it's behavioral. I hope this helps.