My dog is limping after a run with a red paw. What should I do?

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Went running with my dog for a quick 10min run- we've done it before, we got back inside she seemed fine- all I noticed was her licking her paw. When I woke up 4-5 hrs later...I notice her limping when she was walking! One toe is red but not bloody- I touched her legs and knees she was fine I touched 2 of her toes she jerks up a little. Boyfriend thinks she got stunk by something - I think I would of heard her cry and we were jogging non stop. I think her toe just came off? What should I use?!? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 2 years and 5 months old | 47 lbs

Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Chia - yes she has pulled the hard part of her nail off and the photos show she must be painful as she is holding her foot off the ground. I expect she'll try to lick the area which can make things worse so try to prevent her doing this by putting a sock over her foot, using an e-collar or cone if you have one. For first aid you can apply/ clean the toe by soaking it in a bowl of warm water with a couple of teaspoons of salt in - which is antiseptic. You can cover her foot with a dog shoe or boot which are sold at pet stores. For pain I recommend taking her to see her vet tomorrow. Please do not give her any human pain medicines which can be toxic to dogs. The nail will grow back slowly but the red area will be sensitive and sore for a few days until it dries up.

My dog is limping after a run with a red paw. What should I do?

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