Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 7 years old
My dogs front paws are red, swollen, bleeding a little bit & they have started to turn in. He is having trouble getting up & walking about. He is a whippet cross, he is 7 years old.
1 Answer
Published on June 20th, 2017
Ouch! Charlie's sores look like they are very inflamed and likely painful. I would recommend taking him in to your vet to have his skin and paws evaluated. He may need antibiotics for an infection as well as anti-inflammatory medication for pain and swelling. Some dogs need bandages as well to protect their feet when they walk from making sores like this worse and allowing them to heal.
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