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My dog's paw is sore, inflamed, and bleeding between toes. What now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Male | 6 years old

Hi sumo my beautiful American bulldog has a sore inflamed area between his front paw toes it was possibly injured on a walk and may have bled slightly

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 12th, 2016

Poor guy. Apply a cold compress onto the area for 5-10 minutes. Soak the paw in a warm Epsom Salt bath. And check the paw for any deep lacerations or cuts that would require immediate medical attention (bandaging, anti-inflammatory meds, antibiotics if deep puncture present).

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