Glossary

Rottweiler Paw Heel Pad
Heel Pad of Rottweiler Forepaw

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Heel Pad
Limb pad located at the metacarpus under the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint, or at the metatarsus under the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint.
This is the largest of the pads on the palmar or plantar surface of the feet of dogs and cats.
Heel pad is the term generally used by trackers and pet associations, and is the term used by Revealing Paws.
Also known as palmar pad, plantar pad, metacarpal pad, metatarsal pad and palm pad.