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My dog's paw pad is cut and bleeding. Should I take her to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 years and 2 months old

My dog cut the bottom of her pad and a peice was kind of hanging. It was bleeding and I applied pressure. Blood was red like a normal cut not dark or sludgy. Itd stop for a minute but not for long so I used liquid bandage. She let's me touch it and walks on it like nothing. Of course if she utilizes her foot to much it bleeds a lil. I'm just wondering if I need to have any concern after reading they have arteries in their paws. I just want to make sure

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 8th, 2019

Oh no, poor Lady. If the bleeding has stopped, I'd keep an eye on it for now. To keep her from licking at it, you can put an Ecollar on her. You can get one at a pet store or make one at home. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and she will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on March 19th, 2019

    Thank you for contacting PetCoach with your question about Kona. Wrapping it would be a good idea, and I would put an Ecollar on her to keep her from licking at it. You can get one at a pet store or make one at home. Keep the bandage clean and dry, changing it daily if it gets dirty. You might need to put a sock over her foot to protect it when she goes outside. Monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and she will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. I hope this helps! http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html

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