Kemp on foot

[Doodle Grooming]

Does anyone else's doodle have kemp on the foot?  I just noticed this today on Noah.  The kemp is on the top of his paw.

[Ann]

I don't know what that is!

[Becky and Bella]

What is kemp?

[Tammy & Gracie]

No. Gracie has some on her back but none on her feet.

[Louise and Toby]

Toby's is on his back and his tail.

[Anna and Achilles]

I have never heard of Kemp. Does it hurt Noah?

[Barb @ Gemstone Labradoodles]

I guess they could develop kemp anywhere, but this localized spot makes me think there was some injury to the skin on that spot and the new hair grew in differently.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I just checked Guinness to see if he had anything that looked like this. No. Did it just show up. Is it a problem?

[Kemp Rader]

I think maybe I need to change my name!

- Kemp :-)

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Well, Kemp, if the clippers fit....... LOL

[Cindy]

I wondered about that, Kemp. :)

[Barb @ Gemstone Labradoodles]

For those not familiar with kemp, it is the coarse hair that is sprinkled thru the coat in varying amounts. It is usually more prominent on the back near the tail and on the tail.

[Tammy & Gracie]

I suspect some of Gracie's kemp spots are caused by flea spot treatment. Also, last year when she was in the throes of allergy trouble those spots developed at the site of some sores. In those cases they eventually grow out.