My small dog(11pounds) has a blister like bump under his paw pad. Its about the size of a dime. He has been chewing at it all day and it has started to bleed. I asked my Vet but he said it might be an ingrown hair I think it looks to big to be an ingrown hair. He told me to give it a week. What does it sound like to you? And what should I do?
2007-01-03 09:04:20 · 11 answers · asked by unique562h 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Also could it be Ringworm. Does ringworm bump up??
2007-01-03 09:07:10 · update #1
I push on it and it does not hurt him. And hes not acting like it hurts just itches
2007-01-03 09:16:43 · update #2
I think I would call the vet back and explain the size and that your dog is chewing on it and it is bleeding!! If this gets you no where then I suggest a different vet! My dog had a bubble on the top of her head I took her in and it was a sist. non-cancer cells so that was good!! I have to take her in about every 6 monthes to have it drained because it keeps coming back!! Good Luck
2007-01-03 09:11:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you wrap the blister up somehow (to prevent your dog from chewing @ it and getting a possible infection and try calling your vet again and discuss that it does not look like an ingrow hair blister because it's too big. Tell your vet you will be more comfortable if he took a look @ it if it doesn't go down in a couple of days or so. The other option is to call another vets office and talk to them and get a 2nd opinion. Good Luck.
2007-01-03 17:11:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be an ingrown hair, could be something is in there. Personally, I would get hold of a different vet, and take him to a vet. Your dog is chewing it for some reason...itches, hurts or he is trying to heal something. Keep it clean and get him to a vet.
2007-01-03 17:13:03 · answer #3 · answered by just me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am thinking that it might be a thorn, a burr or some other form of a splinter, if you can't see anything then call the vet back and ask him if he could just take a quick peek because you are worried about the pup and would feel better if he looked at it
2007-01-03 22:54:28 · answer #4 · answered by Scooter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did the right thing by talking to your vet about it!
Since your vet seems to think it should go away on its own, it's your responsibility to keep it untouchable to the dog. Put a cone on his head to keep him from biting the foot. Buying a bootie for his foot will keep it from becoming aggravated from walking.
Keep it as clean as possible so that it does not become infected. If you notice any change in the pad's condition, go to see the vet again.
2007-01-03 17:09:33 · answer #5 · answered by Sara S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a splinter to me, and it's hard to tell on a dog. She also could have stepped on a bug and got stung. Do the cone thing, and take your vet's advice. I'd also put antibiotic ointment on it to preven infection in case of a splinter or open wound.
2007-01-03 17:13:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pup may have a small splinter in his paw or some other object in it.Get a magnifying glass and see if you can see anything in it. Clean it , put a medicated ointment on it and you may have to bandage it to keep him from chewing it. Just don't bandage to tight,don't want to cut his blood off. Keep it clean and keep ointment on it for a week..If it doesn't heal by then...Find another vet...
2007-01-03 17:17:29 · answer #7 · answered by Dixie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call another vet and ask them. If not make sure the dog stops chewing on it.
2007-01-03 17:07:16 · answer #8 · answered by KMRP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live some were cold, dogs need booties b/c the salt on the ground isn't good for them
2007-01-03 17:09:58 · answer #9 · answered by Steph1490 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take it to the vets.
2007-01-03 17:06:50 · answer #10 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋