Senior dog with toe cancer: How to manage wound and prevent infection?

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Our 14 yr golden has cancer on toe. Ate a lot of it. He is still happy, eating, no issues other than arthritis. The tumor"popped"(on vacation),got infected, got treated and we now maintain with a cotton sock over it after iodine soak & bootie to go outside. Should we leave bootie off when indoors? Should we change sock daily? If left inside plastic bag over sock inside boots to avoid wet, should the bag be taken off? What will increase chance that infection returns? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 14 years and 1 month old | 81 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Ideally, Cameron should be seen by your veterinarian. The toe is likely painful and a constant risk of infection. It should be removed if possible. Any bootie should be taken off when indoors. A bandage or sock should be changed whenever it becomes soiled. An e-collar (cone) can be used to prevent licking or chewing.

Senior dog with toe cancer: How to manage wound and prevent infection?

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