My dog's paw is swollen and weepy after a tight bandage. Is it serious?

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Our dog got into something and got a 1in cut on Monday. We took him in and he got 5 staples. He was struggling with the cone so we wrapped it with a bandage on and off so that he wouldn’t be miserable. Apparently bandage was too tight and I noticed his paw swelling. I immediately removed bandage and it’s been several hours and it’s going down but I did notice moisture between the paw and it looks kinda weepy. Should I be worried or is this normal bc of the swelling? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 77 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Yes, I would be a bit worried. I suggest you take him back to your vet for a recheck exam. It is hard for me to give advice without seeing the issue. As a sdie note, if he is having issues with the E-collar you can try switching to a softer E-collar like this one: ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/dog/dog-health-and-wellness/dog-ecollars/all-four-paws-tan-comfy-cone-5000727--1 ) Some dogs don't like the hard cones. If he needs a bandage then the vet can place one so that his foot doesn't swell. They may not want to do this as bandaging can cause moisture build up. You will need them to make that determination. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

My dog's paw is swollen and weepy after a tight bandage. Is it serious?

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