My Cocker Spaniel's dewclaw bleeds, ears itch, eye weeps. What to do?

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Hello! I have a couple of questions regarding my 3 year old Cocker Spaniel. Her dewclaw is very large and her last owner cut it very short. It has been bleeding constantly and is hurting her. We have been bathing it in warm water with salt. Is this okay? She also is presenting with itchy ears. She is continually shaking her head and scratching at them. How can we help her? Our vet is only seeing emergencies. Also, one of her eyes is exceedingly weepy. How can we help her?

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I am concerned about the bleeding from the dewclaw. Unless it was clipped within the last 24 hours, there is no reason for it to be bleeding at this time. You can apply a soft, absorbent bandage, and leave it in place for several hours to see if it will clot. Though it may need to be treated by a vet as an emergency. Cocker Spaniels are notorious for getting ear infections. They are often related to allergies, but when they start to get bad, it will need prescription medications to clear it up. Then the vet can discuss routine management to prevent reoccurrence. An ear infection can get drastically worse, so I think this would be okay to take her in to the vet now. Weepy eyes are also common in Cockers, and often related to allergies. Use a wet washcloth to keep them clean.

My Cocker Spaniel's dewclaw bleeds, ears itch, eye weeps. What to do?

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