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LauraJav 03-04-2013 09:39 AM

Bloody paw
 
I noticed yesterday blood drips in the house- we thought maybe it was Max's teeth. (He lost two). It stopped, so we forgot about it. Today- more bloody footsteps. I finally saw that its coming from his back paw- can't see exactly where or why- he's too crazy. It doesn't bother him at all. What should I do?
Can I clean it with salt water in tub?

jocoyn 03-04-2013 09:44 AM

You could probably safely soak in epsom salts but can you get him hungry and lure him down on his side with some nummmy nummey treats feeding him the whole time so you can look at that paw?

You really need to see what is going on. May be a trip to the vet if you can't. Pay injuries can be mild and heal on their own but they can also get very bad infections, especially if the dog is licking on it.

Zeeva 03-04-2013 11:38 AM

Zeeva had a paw injury once. It took A LONG time for it to heal. I'd clean it as Nancy suggested and check out what's going on. Make sure it isn't *****, swollen, tender or warm to the touch as these can be signs of infection.

LauraJav 03-04-2013 02:29 PM

It stopped bleeding and I don't see anything other than a small cut.
I'll keep an eye of it- looking for swelling or heat or discomfort- thanks!


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