My dog is biting her paw raw. What's causing it and how can I help?

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My Bichon Frise has been biting the top of her paw for a week. It’s looking raw now. What do you think it is and how can I help her? Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Female | unspayed | 10 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Opal. Hard to say exactly what this is. This could be a bacterial infection or possibly some type of skin growth that she is licking. You should take her to your vet. They can get a detailed history, examine her, and propose a diagnostic/treatment plan. Possible diagnostics are skin cytology, fine needle aspirate, biopsy, x-rays to evaluate the toe bones, etc. Treatment depends on what this turns out to be. Oral antibiotics, Elizabethan collar, possible surgery, etc. Good luck

My dog is biting her paw raw. What's causing it and how can I help?

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