My dog's paw pad is sore. What are the best at-home treatments?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | 3 years and 3 months old
My dog has a sore on his paw pad, is there anything I can do at home to treat it?
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on May 17th, 2019
Try soaking it in some warm water with Epsom salt if he will allow it-- this is easiest to do by putting the water and epsom salt in a plastic bag and putting his paw into the plastic bag. If you can do this for about 10 minutes or so, that may help if he has any debris , sticker, grass seed, etc that is embedded in the skin. If he is licking at it, be sure to put an Ecollar (cone of shame) on him. Dry it with a towel then allow to air dry, then you can use this product on it: If it is not improving within a couple of days, take him in to your vet. Thanks for asking PetCoach!
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Published on July 5th, 2019
It looks like an inflammation, possibly due to an infection or allergic reaction. you can try treating it at home with Epsom salt bath to the paw 2-3 times a day. make sure you dry the paw very well after each bath. if you do not see any improvement within 4-5 days- take him to your vet to get it treated.
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Published on June 8th, 2022
If it doesn't seem to be bothering him then you could soak his paw in a warm Epsom salt solution for 5 minutes twice a day and monitor. If the lesion persists or becomes worse, then he should be examined and treated by your vet. He may need an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory to treat.
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Published on January 25th, 2017
You could soak the paw in a warm Epsom salt solution and see if that helps, however it may not heal if he keeps licking it. You could use an E-collar and see if that prevents him from licking the paw. If it persists than he should be examined by a vet for treatment. He may need an oral antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory to treat the problem.
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