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My dog's foot is swollen with blisters after ant bites. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 21 days old | 40 lbs

My dog got bitten up by ants which cause her foot to swell up with little blisters in between her toes

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Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2017

Soak Kai's foot in a bowl of warm water with either Epsom salts or bicarbonate of soda powder added which can help reduce the itching and swelling. To prevent her licking her foot use an e collar or cone and cover with a sock. You can also try using Benadryl at the standard dose.

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