Why are my dog's legs getting cuts after walks? Is it his harness?

Yes it's certainly possible that Hachi cut his paws on the walk. You are right they are very little cuts, and I'm not too concerned about that. Wash his paws with warm water and antiseptic soap to clean the cuts. They should heal just fine. Best of luck!

Silly Hachi for continuing to pull on his leash! I would look into some dog booties for him. These will protect his feet during walks, and will keep him from reopening the wounds. You can make him wear them on walks until the wounds are fully healed. He probably won't like them at first, but he will get used to them. You can find dog booties at a pet store or online. While he is wearing the booties and his wounds are healing, I recommend enrolling him in an obedience course. This will teach him how to walk properly on a leash, as well as other useful tricks. It would be great for him as it exercises his mind and he gets to do fun things with you, and it will help him walk better on the leash. Speak to your vet about local obedience courses. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria or fungal). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics or antifungal meds (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

It's possible that Feli has been licking or scratching this area, causing these abrasions. This type of lesion can develop pretty quickly - even overnight. Some of the most common causes of itching include allergies and fleas. Make sure that she's regularly receiving a good quality flea preventive (Bravecto, Nexgard, Credelio and Simparica are all great prescription options, and K9 Advantix II is available over the counter). You can also give her a bath in a gentle oatmeal or baby shampoo in case there are any lingering allergens on her coat causing irritation. You certainly don't need to rush her to a vet for these lesions alone, but if they get worse or spread, then you should take her to get checked out. When dogs scratch, they can damage the protective skin barrier, which can make them susceptible to developing skin infections. I hope that she's on the mend soon!

A picture of the skin here would help a ton. However I can imagine if you were seeing cuts on Sampsons skin, then this can be caused by just about any kind of trauma ranging from a simple bite or knock caused by rough play, to self-inflicted bites, to actual lacerations from something sharp that the pet came in contact with. However if your other puppy is showing similar symptoms then it very well could be something infectious, such as ringworm or scabies mites. Also check your pets for fleas, as this is a common cause of self inflicted scratches and scans. A good flea preventative is best to do now. If you are seeing lesions on both pets then it is best to take both of them in to your vet on tomorrow for a skin test. Vaccinations wouldn't have anything to do with something like this. I hope this helps and best wishes figuring out what is causing your pets skin lesions.

Yes, it could be from the harness. I would gently clean Junior's wound with warm water and antiseptic soap. To keep him from licking at it, you can put an Ecollar on him. You can get one at a pet store or make one at home. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and he will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. I hope this helps!

The first thing you need to do is get an e-collar for Buster so he cannot pick on the cuts. You can put some neosporine on the cuts once a day and the should be healing soon. If these cuts do not heal within a week they will need to be seen by a veterinarian.