Baileysmom Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 :cry: I just noticed Bailey licking like crazy on her front paw and there is a cut on it! Its about an inch long kind of jagged like an arrow shape. its not bleeding right now. My question is does she need to go to the vet for it or jsut watch it at home for infection, etc......... and should it be treated and covered or should we let her lick it? Thanks so much for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokipups Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Is it the pad of the foot, the leather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileysmom Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 I forgot to mention, the cut is not on the pads or directly where she walks, its jsut above that area before the upper pad on her "forearm" I guess you call it :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokipups Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Did she rip the dewclaw, or just a cut below it? Sometimes if the dewclaw gets long it'll catch on the leg and accidentally cut it open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAmericanPUP Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 a trip to the vet is usually a waste of time cause they'll tell ya there is nothing they can do for a foot cut.. just keep an eye on her, and if she licks it too much then bandage it, and just make sure it doesnt get infected.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokipups Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Yup, that's pretty much right, save your money :-? . Douse it with a little peroxide to clean it out if it's not deep and it's not bleeding hard, and just keep an eye on it for swelling. Don't worry about her licking off peroxide, it's inert and harmless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileysmom Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 Thanks so much - that helps alot :wink: We werent too sure if the licking would be good for it or if it will prevent it from healing or something :oops: it doesnt seem to be the dew claw or anything, jsut a cut in the skin - it looks fairly deep but isnt bleeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjeffrock Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 You could try soaking the foot/cut in a solution of warm (not hot) water with Epsom Salt. It works well. Feel better Bailey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAmericanPUP Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 licking is ok as long as the dog doesn't lick too much. if the dog licks it excessively(sp???) then it will prevent it from healing. but if the dog jus licks it a little bit then it won't hurt it, it will help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotten_two Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 whew! <wipes sweat from brow> i thought drjeff was bout to tell ya to put nuskin on it! i agree with everyone else -- just keep an eye on it and don't let her lick excessively. hopefully it will heal with no problems :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadooshkinz Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 ouch! hope bailey feels better.. about the licking, my friend's dog once licked her wound so much it got seriously infected, so perhaps wrapping a bandage around for a few days so she cant get to it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosiebutt Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 if you do decide to wrap, maybe you could apply a little bit of Neosporin + Pain (<- I think that's what it's called...) That way maybe any little irratation or itching that's drawing Bailey's attention for a lick will be numbed out, and you'll get some anti-bac benefits. I don't think I'd do it without the wrap, since I don't know what ingesting would do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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