Stray dog with swollen, oozing leg injury. How to help without vet?

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Hi earlier today a stray dog came up to my house with a cut on her left front paw The actual cut is closer to the bottom of the paw. But her whole leg and shoulder blade is swollen. Near the armpit area of the same leg their is a purplish bluish color and a bump that oozes out blood. What should I do? I can't afford to take her to the vet but I really want to help her! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

As the swelling is in several different places i suspect a severe infection in that foot, she will need to have a course of oral antibiotics, if you cannot afford a vet please contact the human society or another dog charity in your area of living, they might be able to help.

Stray dog with swollen, oozing leg injury. How to help without vet?

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