My dog's paw blister is bloody. Should I keep using salt water baths?

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Hi my dog had a small blister which bled whilst being groomed I took him to the vets who thinks it's a grass seed antibiotics were given it dried up this was 3 weeks ago As we go on the beach I put his feet in warm salty water now it has become soft and bloody looking any ideas shall I continue bathing. Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | 4 years and 3 months old | 22.05 lbs

Menolly Cote, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

From your picture it appears that Stamford may have an interdigital cyst. These can occur due to foreign material such as grass seeds as well as allergies or infections. Interdigital cysts can be painful and difficult to resolve - sometimes taking many rounds of antibiotics or even surgery. Epsom salt soaks can be helpful in conjunction with antibiotics and the pet should not be allowed to lick at the area. Other potential causes for the lump would be an abscess or a growth. If the lesion is not improving or becomes worse I would recommend that you have Stamford examined by your veterinarian

My dog's paw blister is bloody. Should I keep using salt water baths?

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