My bulldog has a deep, oozing cut between his toes. Is it serious?

It looks like there may be an abscess forming by the appearance of it turning dark in the 3rd picture. If there was a puncture, bacteria could have been trapped under the skin, and often the body will try to wall it off. Then the bacteria and white blood cells multiply and have nowhere to go, forming an abscess. I would recommend taking Broly to the vet for evaluation. If they diagnose an abscess, they will probably want to lance and drain it, then start medications. Until he can see the vet, it would be best to have him wear an e-collar/cone to prevent licking.

This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking.

It does look like Dyl may have a cyst in between his toes. He'll likely need a vet to help it heal, as it typically requires antibiotics and potentially steroids as well. You can try to keep it clean and keep him from licking it in the meantime. Good luck!

It could be a cyst. It could also be a result or a foreign body such as a splinter or grass awn. Unless he he very painful or lethargic. It probably isn't an emergency. Of course, the sooner treatment is started, the sooner he will heal up. Keep the site clean and dry. Use an e-collar (cone) to prevent licking until he sees the vet.

Ouch! That is definitely a sore spot that should be seen by your vet. Yeast, bacterial, allergies (which weather changes can trigger), growths, and more can all be possible causes for a sore like that. In addition to trying the benadryl and having a veterinary appointment, I would also place an Elizabethan (cone) collar on Travis to prevent him from licking it and causing more irritation.

Yes, I would get a cone. Be sure that the cone extends past the end of his nose or he will still be able to lick. This could be a serious problem. Bumps between the toes can be anything from a cyst, to a tumor to an abscess. You can keep soaking it with Epsom salts. You can apply the aloe but it's not likely to help; Neosporin would be better. I suggest you don't wrap it. If you bandage it too tight or incorrectly then you can cause more damage. If after 4-5 days he is not better you need to get him to the vet for an exam.

Hello, and thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that Frankie has been dealing with skin issues! Skin problems are unfortunately very common in English bulldogs, and they often have an underlying allergic cause. Epsom salt soaks and antibiotic creams can help if the problem is mild, but if it has been tried without improvement, it sounds like Frankie will need systemic antibiotics as well as medications to help reduce the inflammation and itchiness, which will require a vet visit. The vet can also recommend a suitable hypoallergenic diet to rule out a food allergy. These diets will need to be continued for 8 weeks straight with no other treats or table scraps, to fully rule out a food allergy component. I would continue to soak Frankie's feet in Epsom salts twice a day for 10 minutes, and apply the antibiotic cream after each session. Keep an e-collar (cone) on her if necessary to prevent licking of the feet. I hope this helps, and that Frankie feels better soon!