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Why won't my dog put weight on her paw after a healed cut?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 107 years and 2 months old

Dog had cut between toes, now healed. She won't put the foot down

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 11th, 2020

If the would healed over but she is still not bearing weight then there is probably more going on like a fractured toe or a piece of bone (or something inside the skin) that is causing her pain. She needs to see a vet for an exam and some xrays of the foot.

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