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My French Bulldog is limping with a sore, possibly infected paw. Vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 3 months old | 0 lbs

My french bulldog has been limping for a few days lifting his back leg when he walks. His paw is sore but he let me touch it. It looks infected should I take him vet or is there something I can buy please?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 14th, 2019

You need to take Frankie into the vet. Limping means he's in pain, and if the paw is infected, that has to be treated with prescription medications. Please take him into a vet first thing in the morning. Best of luck.

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