My dog cut his paw pad yesterday. Does he need a vet or stitches now?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Coonhound - blue tick | Male | neutered | 6 years and 9 months old | 97 lbs
Hi, my dog was running in the bush when we realize he cut his paw pad. ( this happened yesterday). I’ve been cleaning it putting antibacterial ointment and adding a bandage to it. I’m just not sure if I need to seek my local vet for stitches or some sort.
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Published on May 5th, 2021
Ouch! That does look pretty painful. If it's not healing with home care, I'd definitely bring Aspen into your vet. They can provide oral antibiotics and pain medications as needed, and can help deeply clean the wound to flush out any dirt or debris. Paw pads can sometimes be hard to stitch up, especially since it's on a walking surface, so keeping it as clean and dry as possible is best, however your vet can close the wound with wound glute or stitches as needed if it isn't healing, or is larger than a few centimeters in length.
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Published on April 4th, 2019
Deep cuts many requires stitches. Finn needs to see the veterinarian as he will likely be put on antibiotics. If it doesn't require stitches, it will require multiple bandage changes and apply a salve to encourage wound healing. You must make sure Finn does not lick at the cut as this will make it worse and he should wear an elizabethan collar at all times. You must also keep the pad/bandage clean and dry at all times. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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