Dog's paw pad scraped, hanging. Vet needed? Can he still walk?

Question

My dog has scraped off both his carpel pads. One is hanging off only a little bit of it. I've cleaned them, put some eudermic foam on them and some dressing over them. It's that enough? Does he need to see a vet? Can I still walk him? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 66 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Alfie! If the scraps are superficial (first layer is scraped off) and it isn't a full thickness laceration then I would trim the flap hanging off (like a blister on our feet). Sometimes if the dog is painful it is best to see your vet for oral antibiotics and pain medications. I recommend soaking the feet in an Eposom salt bath twice daily and NOT walking them on hard surfaces (grass only) and keep walks short and to the point until the pads have healed. I wish Alfie the best!

Dog's paw pad scraped, hanging. Vet needed? Can he still walk?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

Why is my new pet biting? Is she stressed or scared in her new home?

My robo hamster is limp, bleeding, and collapsed. Is it wet tail?

Is my pet's occasional sneezing and eye crust a URI symptom?

My hamster is suddenly bloated, angry, and biting. What should I do?

My new pet is squirmy when I hold her. How do I make her comfortable?

Share