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Dog's paw is swollen, bleeding, and has pus. Can I treat it at home?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 20 lbs

Hello, I noticed that my dogs paw is bleeding a bit when I wiped and now his paw looks like there’s some pus on it and his paws looks swollen. I don’t know how he got this can you please let me know what home remedy I try right now? I tried cleaning it with peroxide and neosporin. Can I still take him to daily walk , despite of swollen paw? Thanks lots for your help

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 14th, 2019

If there is pus and the paw is swollen, it means this area is infected and it cannot be treated at home. You need to take Hermes into a vet first thing in the morning. I wold not take him on his daily walks for now so his paw can heal. Only take him out to potty and bring him right back in when he's done.
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  • Answered By Jenny, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 5th, 2017

    It is possible he was bitten by something or it was from a foreign substance such as a stick or grass that penetrated the area. Since he is not painful or bothered, keeping it clean like you have already done is all you can do. You will likely need to see a vet as it does seem inflamed and infected, but it is nothing you need to go to an emergency clinic for unless it begins to bother him

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