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Torn Paw

Rating: 9
Posted on 2008/09/15 by User
Baxter
Baxter

My golden retriever has torn a whole on the pad of his front paw. He is walking on it and not showing pain but he continues to lick it and there is skin missing. What should i do?

One Response to “Torn Paw”:

  • Veteran Advisor David says:

    September 15th, 2008 at 11:31 PM

    Hi there, sorry for the delay...

    I would ensure they are clean and maybe put a light dressing on the foot to prevent the sensitive underlying pad isnt exposed to further trauma. Alternatively rest and only walking on soft ground until the pad hardens again.

    Hope that helps, David

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