Dog limping from infected spot between paw pads, meds not working?

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My dog has a place on his foot between his paw pads causing him to limp. About a week ago I took him to the vet and they prescribed an antibiotic as well as an anti inflammatory. But he’s still limping and it looks pretty nasty. He seems to be eating and acting as usual except for limping on hard/rocky surfaces. I was on vacation for a week but boarded him at the vet and they administered his medication over the week. They said he seemed fine during his stay but I got good pictures this time. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | neutered | 6 years and 7 months old | 58 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

it looks infected and like there is pus in it. If there is no improvement after antibiotics then he needs it biopsied or surgically removed. They can sedated him to clean the hair and area then see if there is a foreign body stuck in it causing the recurring problem or a growth. Surgically removing it can get your to clean fresh edges and ahead of the infection.

Dog limping from infected spot between paw pads, meds not working?

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