My dog keeps licking his red paw. What can I do before the vet?

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my dog who is part maltese part poodle ha been on medication hydroxyzine for several months but the past week he has been obsessively licking one paw and it is red. I can't get into my vet until Monday afternoon. I have soaked his paws in epsom salts and apple cider vinegar and have treated him with a spray prosense wound cleaning solution. Is there anything else I can do? I do put a sock on the paw so that he won't lick it. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 years and 1 month old | 15 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Poor Luca! I actually recommend to use an Elizabethan collar instead of a sock. The sock will hold in moisture and it will make the area more humid which will encourage more bacterial or yeast growth then allowing it to air out. Keeping these lesions open to the air is much better. Have Luca wear the collar anytime he is not being directly supervised. Wash the paw daily with an antibacterial soap and rinse. You can continue the Epson salt soak every other day (rinse well afterwards). After it is dry, you can apply the spray. Make sure to keep his feet clean and dry. Until he is checked out by the vet on Monday, keep the trauma to the paw minimal so no running, jumping and keep his walks minimum and avoid abrasive surfaces such as overly dry grass and rocks. I hope he starts feeling better quickly and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog keeps licking his red paw. What can I do before the vet?

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