Dog has black crust in and around nail beds. looks wet underneath the blackness. ?

my dog has a black crust thats around her nail bed and it is dry and sticks to her nail. it seems to cause her discomfort because she licks and bites at it. should i clean it with anything? is this normal?? its not like mud either. thanks!Dog has black crust in and around nail beds. looks wet underneath the blackness. ?
You should take this dog to the vet. No it's not normal. It sounds like she may have a fungal infection that needs medication.Dog has black crust in and around nail beds. looks wet underneath the blackness. ?
It sounds like a fungal infection.She should see a vet,but if you can't or won't take her to the vet,you can do this :





Go to the drugstore and get a bottle of povidone-iodine solution and a can of Micatin Athlete's foot spray.Wash the dog's feet with the povidone and warm water ( soak them for 5-10 minutes if you can.) Rinse and dry thoroughly,then spray the Micatin on the feet and nails,making sure to get into every crevice.You can use the cream or ointment if you want,or even use Miconazole cream for vaginal yeast infections. It will not hurt the dog if she licks it off,but try to discourage her so that the medicine can work.Keep doing this for at least three weeks and it should clear up.If it doesn't she may need an oral anti-fungal,which requires a trip to the vet.