My dog is biting his paw. How do I remove tree sap safely?

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Nipper! If he will let you, try soaking his foot in a warm Epsom salt bath. Then gently wash the foot to see if it sap. Then try to use an E-collar to prevent licking. After you get the foot cleaned up hopefully you can see what is going on. If he will not let you touch it at all it is best to have him seen by a Vet. Also if you realize it is a wound he should be seen. I hope this helps and please repost with pictures if you can! Good luck!

I had a client of mine the other day have this same issue. To my surprise, they gave me the advise that using peanut butter worked. After a little research of my own, I found that both peanut butter or vegetable oil both work to remove gum. You will have to put the peanut butter on the area and let it sit there for a while, maybe 20-30 minutes. Obviously you will have to prevent Boo from licking it off, some some type of collar or sock on the foot will be needed. After the time has elapsed, use some soap and water to get as much off as you can. This should do the trick. It's the same thing that people do when they get gum in their hair.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! While this is possible, keep in mind that there could also be something like an abscess going on. Other possibilities include a mass or tumor. I would encourage you to have Cooper evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check on this and recommend therapy accordingly. Best of luck!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Benson. Wash off his paws now using Dawn dish soap and warm water. If there was to be a problem, it would typically show up within 2-12 hours after exposure. If you see depression, weakness, incoordination, muscle tremors, salivation, vomiting, a skin rash, or collapse, get him into a vet immediately. I'd monitor him for the time period I mentioned above, but after that time period passes and if there are no signs, he should be ok. I hope this helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Boo. If he will tolerate it, you can try bathing him with Dawn dish soap. It is usually very effective at stripping the hair. Then you could shave any remaining areas. I hope this information helps!

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Based on your picture it looks like a rough paw pad and likely not the reason for the chewing. But if that is the only feet and pads that look like that it could be an injury. I would use an E-collar to prevent further licking and chewing. Soak his feet twice daily is an Epsom salt bath and start an antihistamine. The most common reason for feet licking and chewing is allergies. Good luck! https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/zyrtec/

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to see that Savie is having a problem. This looks like a pustule or pus filled pimple. It could also be a cyst or other swelling. This could certainly be from an insect sting, spider bite, puncture wound, skin infection, etc. I would advise warm compressing the area 2-3 times daily with a warm cloth to see if you can get the area to come to a head and drain. You could also try placing some warm water and Epsom Salts in a basin and make her stand in the water for 5-10 minutes a few times daily. You may need to get her an E collar to prevent her from licking it and prevent the healing. If this lesion gets worse, spreads, or other signs develop, please have your vet take a look at her. They can get a detailed history and perform a physical exam. Diagnostics probably won't be needed unless the situation changes. Your vet can advise you on a sound treatment approach if needed. Good luck with Savie and I hope this resolves without complication