My dog's dew claw pad is torn open like a blister, no blood. What now?

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The pad above his dew claw has torn open. It looks like a blister that's torn open. The skin is pulled back and I can see pink skin behind it, but there's no blood. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 4 months old | 28 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Ouch, this sounds quite uncomfortable for Binx! I'm glad to hear that he is not bleeding, but an open wound in his paw pad makes me concerned that the lesion could become infected. While a traumatic injury or burns seem most likely to cause the lesion that you described, other immune system or endocrine issues can also cause paw pad changes. Binx should be examined by his vet today or tomorrow to assess the lesion and determine if any oral or topical medications are needed. Until you can take him to the vet, put an e-collar (cone) on Binx to prevent him from licking at the lesion. I hope that he's on the mend soon!

My dog's dew claw pad is torn open like a blister, no blood. What now?

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