My dog keeps chewing his paw and now it's red and swollen. What's wrong?

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I have a Lab . Weight 100 pounds. 11 years old. He has being chewing on his paws and now we see a red swelling. This has been going on for the last 3 days. Please advise.

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

A swollen area could indicate an abscess, a grass seed trapped under the skin or a skin cancer. Your pet needs to be examined by the veterinarian for appropriate treatment, he needs to wear an elizabethan collar at all times to prevent further licking and you need to stop all walks, running and jumping. I hope this helps.

My dog keeps chewing his paw and now it's red and swollen. What's wrong?

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