My dog tore her paw pad. It's peeling. Should I wrap it or see a vet?

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Our dog tore her back pad yesterday afternoon. Cleaned it yesterday. Today she's licking it and the pad seems to be coming off a bit. Should we just wrap it? Trying to determine if it needs more help. Pet's info: Dog | Bernese Mountain Dog | Female | spayed | 1 year and 7 months old | 100 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Ouch! Yes, keep that clean (using warm mild soapy water, or an epsom salt bath soak a couple times daily). You can apply a topical ointment such as neosporin, and keep Barli from licking it with either a sock (taped just above the foot to keep it on - but make sure it's not too tight) or with a cone/E-collar. These can take several weeks to fully heal, but if it doesn't look like it's improving in the next few days, then you should have Barli seen by the vet. Mostly, you're watching for evidence of infection, including redness, swelling, and discharge. Do *not* give any pain meds. There aren't any human pain meds that are safe and effective, and anything you give may interfere with a more effective medication that your vet may prescribe. Hope this helps!

My dog tore her paw pad. It's peeling. Should I wrap it or see a vet?

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