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How to treat a dog's toe bump at home before a vet appointment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 4 years old | 19 lbs

My dog has a bump between his toes what are at home treatments i can do at home? Just till I can get him into a vet.

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on May 7th, 2020

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You should clean the wound with boiled, warm water and cotton buds after each walk, at least twice a day. Dry the paw with a soft tissue after cleaning. If you have an antiseptic solution, like 4% chlorhexidine you can add it to water. Also, make sure that Rowdy doesn't lick or chew the bump.

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