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What to do for my dog's painful sores on the bottom of his foot?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old

My dog has two sores on the bottom of his foot

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 1st, 2017

This looks like a painful, infected sore! I would not recommend using anything topical on this area - I think Brutus needs to see a veterinarian and may need oral antibiotics. Until you are able to see a veterinarian you could keep the area covered with a dog bootie and/or use an e-collar to prevent him from licking the area.

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