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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
2 Answers

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on August 14th, 2019
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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