Why is my dog limping and licking a bare patch between her paw?

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My dog has a small patch of bare skin in between her paw. She limps when she walks and is licking it. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 15 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. It sounds like Cookie may have a case of pododermatitis or an interdigital cyst. You can soak the foot in warm water with Epsom salts & betadine added ( both available at any pharmacy ). Do this for at least 10 minute twice a day. Dry the foot after each treatment. If the foot does not seem to be healing in a few days, please consider seeing your vet. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my dog limping and licking a bare patch between her paw?

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