My dog has sores between his toes. What is it and how to treat?

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My dog, pitbull lab mix, has sores between his last 2 toes on both front paws. He walks normal but licks the sores. What is it and what do I do to remedy? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 8 months old | 90 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

This is called pododermatitis. There are interdigital cysts between the toes that can get infected. I recommend soaking the feet in a warm epsoms salt twice daily to draw out the infection. Also use a cone to prevent Opie from licking his feet. If the sores are not drying up and healing then he should get a veterinary exam and mostly likely they will prescribe a course of antibiotics. Feet can take several weeks to fully heal. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Opie.

My dog has sores between his toes. What is it and how to treat?

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