My dog has a hot spot on its front paw. What's the best way to treat it?

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How to treat a hot spot on front paw? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 9 months old

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

If the hot spot is small you can try putting some triple antibiotic ointment on it. You will want to try and prevent your dog from licking the area as much as possible, like with an E-collar, to allow it to heal. If the area is very large and inflamed your dog may benefit from oral antibiotics to help it heal more quickly. If treatment at home doesn’t work then you will probably need to have her examined by a vet. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

My dog has a hot spot on its front paw. What's the best way to treat it?

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