My dog's paw is swollen with a lump and pus. Is it broken or infected?

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Hello, my dog (pug) knocked over bottle of coke on her front paw two days ago, first evening it swell a lot, she was limping.. Now there is like a lump between toes and seems like a clear pus is coming through. Could it happen if foot is broken? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 2 years and 9 months old

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

I looks more like an infection instead of a broken foot. This can be caused by a growth that Gabby continuously licked and created an infection herself, when she knocked over the bottle of coke if it broke she could have a piece of the bottle stuck in her toe or she could of stepped on something. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine Gabby and depending on what they feel when examining her I may or may not recommend X-rays to rule out a broken toe. Your veterinarian can also prescribe anti-inflammatories for pain and an antibiotic for an infection. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog's paw is swollen with a lump and pus. Is it broken or infected?

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