My dog's toe pad is scratched. It stopped bleeding. Can I treat it?

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My dog was just playing outside and when he came inside, he was bleeding. He seems to have scratched off part of one of his toe pads. Should I bring him into a vet's office or how do I bandage it. It has stopped bleeding but I am still worried. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 17 days old | 40 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These lesions tend to heal rather quickly. As long as there is no actual deep cut (which I cannot appreciate in the picture), you may be able to treat him at home. To speed up the healing process, you may proceed with diluted epsom salt soaks every 8 hours for 3 days. If not improving or worsening, have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Make sure to dry up his pads well after soaks. Good luck and have a great day!

My dog's toe pad is scratched. It stopped bleeding. Can I treat it?

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