My dog's paw is red and swollen. What is it and what should I do?

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My dog has a swollen red spot on her paw. What is it? Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 12 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

If you noticed arise suddenly, then I would be most suspicious of something like a thorn or grass awn stuck under the skin. These can cause a great deal of inflammation and infection. This would require veterinary treatment in order to remove the cause of the swelling and prescribe the appropriate medication. If this has been slowly getting bigger, then it may be a tumor or an injury that has been licked excessively. None of the causes are an emergency, but all would require a veterinarian to diagnose the problem, so I recommend making an appointment in the next day or two. In the meantime, it would not hurt to soak the foot in warm salt water for 15 minutes. You can also apply ice to help give some relief. I hope that helps and Snowflake gets better soon.

My dog's paw is red and swollen. What is it and what should I do?

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