My dog's paw is swollen and she keeps licking. What to do before vet?

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She had been bothering this paw for 2 days. There is a similar smaller patch on her other front paw. What could this be and what should I do do help before the vet appointment we have in a few days? Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 14 days old | 33 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It looks like something is causing a lot of inflammation or even a possible infection on Pippin’s paw. Sometimes this can be related to the area staying wet and having a lot of fur on the feet. The fur can get wet and it will keep that moisture trapped to the skin. Other times this can be a random incident, dogs can get a one time skin infection. Other times it can be related to allergies, especially if it is becoming a frequent occurrence. At home, you want to make sure that she cannot lick the area. Use an Elizabethan collar at all times and this should prevent her from making it worse. You can also wash the feet with an antibacterial soap once a day. Rinse them well and make sure to dry thoroughly. This will help to exfoliate the skin and remove the oil and topical bacteria. The veterinarian may check the area for yeast and will likely recommend some sort of treatment and anti-inflammatory tablets. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions!

My dog's paw is swollen and she keeps licking. What to do before vet?

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