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My dog's foot is swollen from a bite, what if I can't afford a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | unneutered | 10 lbs

My dog got bit on his leg and now his foot is swollen... we dog have money to take him to the vet is there something we can do ??

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 29th, 2017

Dog bites get infected in 99% of cases, which seems to be the case with Odie. he needs antibiotics which you can only get from the vet, if money is an issue please contact a dog charity in your area of living, they should be able to help.

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