My dog cut her paw and is limping. Should I take her to the vet?

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My dog, Sadie, cut her paw pad on something two days ago and started limping. The limping seems to be getting worse. We've rinsed it out and used disinfectant. Do we need to take her to the vet or am I being too cautious? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 85 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. If the limping seems to be worsening, I would rather have you take her to a veterinarian to be examined rather than wait any longer. If she has an infection deeper in the wound, you won't be able to reach it with topical disinfectants. She should probably be on an oral antibiotic and pain medication to help reduce any inflammation. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further. Please remember to rate this answer as helpful or not. Thank you!

My dog cut her paw and is limping. Should I take her to the vet?

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