Paw

Front paw of dog showing A) claw, B) digital pads, C) metacarpal pad, D) dew claw, E) carpal pad

A paw is the soft foot of a mammal that has claws or nails. A hard foot is called a hoof. Paws are used to pad feet for walking and reduce friction.

Animals with paws

Members of the Canidae family, such as dogs and foxes
Felines, such as cats and tigers
Bears and Raccoons
Weasels and other mustelids
Rodents

A dog's paw resting on a hard concrete surface
A tiger's paw, showing pads

Paw Media

An American brown bear's paws.
Hintertatze eines Eisbären im Karlsruher Zoo
Structures of the leg and paw of a dog.
Taken at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center at West Yellowstone, Montana! Taken through glass.
A cat's paw, showing pads.
Structures of the paw of a cat.
Victorian rabbit's foot with silver mounts thought to bring luck.

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