My dog has a lump between his toes. Is it an interdigital cyst or emergency?

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Hi! Yesterday I found a blister/pimple looking lump between my dogs toes! After doing some Googling, I believe it may be an interdigital cyst. What is your opinion? Could you tell what it is? Also, do you think this is an emergency? I made an appointment at my vet today, but the earliest I could get in is next Tuesday.. he is not limping, but he is licking a little. I just cleaned his paw with a betadine solution, and now bump looks like it has opened up a little. Any ideas? Thank you! Anna. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 8 years and 8 months old | 80 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

It could be a cyst. It could also be a result or a foreign body such as a splinter or grass awn. Unless he he very painful or lethargic. It probably isn't an emergency. Of course, the sooner treatment is started, the sooner he will heal up. Keep the site clean and dry. Use an e-collar (cone) to prevent licking until he sees the vet.

My dog has a lump between his toes. Is it an interdigital cyst or emergency?

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