My new puppy has a bleeding paw wound and a lump. What should I do?

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i got a german shepherd puppy. he's 33 days old. he's dewormed. problem is. i encountered a wound on his right foot which was secreting blood yesterday when he ran and another lump like wound on his finger on the left foot. i have attached pictures. pls help. he is eating, sleeping, and playing very well. the lump on left foots finger doesnt have fur on it. both wounds are on front legs. 1st and 3rd pic-right leg wound. 2nd pic-left leg lump. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 1 day old | 4 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Tobi! I would gently clean his wounds with warm water and antiseptic soap. To keep him from licking at it, you can put an Ecollar on him. You can get one at a pet store or make one at home. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and he will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. I'd also take him into the vet if the lumps get bigger or stay the same size over the next couple of days. I hope this helps!

My new puppy has a bleeding paw wound and a lump. What should I do?

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