Why is my dog's red lump on his paw getting worse after vet?

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We brought our dog to the vet last week after we noticed a red lump on our HuskyLab that was causing irritarion. The vet prescribed antibiotics and steroids hoping it would fix the issue. It has since gotten worst and he has developed a new red type sore type thing on his arm. The lump between his paw pads has gotten larger aswell. He frequently is licking his paw. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 1 month old | 50 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Since the vet's treatment didn't work, then Harley should be re-evaluated. The bump on the elbow looks like a callus, which is completely normal. It can get bigger or even irritated, but there isn't much we can do for it other than providing a soft place to lay rather than the hard floor. The wound on the toe looks bad, it could be caused by a deep infection or possibly something stuck under the skin, like a splinter or grass awn/seed. Your vet may need to sedate Harley to open the area on the foot to check for something being stuck and to flush out that area.

Why is my dog's red lump on his paw getting worse after vet?

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