My dog's raw, licked paw isn't healing like a hot spot, what to do?

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My 11 year old Brittany has a spot on top of right rear foot that is raw and no hair she keeps licking it she has had for 3 weeks. We have treat it as a hot spot but isn't getting better. Pet's info: Dog | Brittany | Female | spayed | 11 years and 8 months old | 55 lbs

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear that Maggie is having these problems with her paw. It looks very sore, and I am sure it is upsetting for you both. Unfortunately even with your excellent pictures it is difficult to know what caused the initial lesion. Trauma, a forgein body such as a grass seed under the skin, infection, skin parasites, allergic skin diseases, autoimmune diseases, and even some types of skin cancer can cause painful lesions that dogs chew at. The chewing itself has aggravated the lesion and potentially infected the area. Signs of infection include; Heat Swelling Limping Discharge Because Maggie has had the lesion for 3 weeks, I would advise taking her in to see her vet. The vet will be able to diagnose the cause, and treat it accordingly, as well as provide pain relief, ant inflammatory medications and possible antibiotics. In the meantime, keep Maggie as calm and quiet as possible. Placing a cone on Maggie will prevent her from chewing at her paw and further damaging the area. I would not advise the use of any over the counter medications or ointments as they can be painful when applied or in some cases delay healing. I hope this was helpful and that Maggie's paw feels better soon!

My dog's raw, licked paw isn't healing like a hot spot, what to do?

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