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Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male
Red swollen blister appeared on dogs paw looks like a strawberry feels like a water balloon, Blister secretes slimy blood, what is it?
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Published on June 30th, 2017
Poor Gizmo! That looks really sore. The lesion in the picture could be an abscess, a very large interdigital cyst or a tumor. I would recommend that you have Gizmo seen by your veterinarian. They may recommend a fine needle aspirate of the lesion to get a better idea of what is causing the swelling. Surgery may be required to lance and drain the abscess or remove a mass if present.
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Gizmo may be dealing with an abscess, infection, mass, or trauma to the area. It may even be due to him walking on hot pavement. Gizmo should be seen by a veterinarian asap, as this looks quite painful. Pain medications meant for humans can be very dangerous (and even deadly) for dogs, so I do not recommend giving any to your pup without consulting with your vet. Your veterinarian can prescribe safe medication if needed.
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