Dog paw pad cut not closing? How long to heal and home care tips?

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My dog cut the pad on her paw on the rocks at the beach. I can't afford a vet. Its not infected but it's not closing up. It happened 6 days ago. I've been Betaine on it and using a self sticking bandage over it at all times. How long will a cut on a the paw pad take to heal and is there anything else I should be doing to help it heal. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 45 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Billie! Paw pad lacerations take much longer to heal than other locations on the body because it’s a weight bearing surface. It can take 2-3 weeks. You will need to give it more time. Consider bandaging the leg and using medihoney on the wound. If you bandage the leg she needs to keep it dry and it needs to be changed every other say and every time it gets wet. Also strict exercise restriction: no running, jumping, playing with other dogs and being on a leash when outside will help healing. Good luck

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