chezzyr Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) Yesterday I noticed a pinkish spot on Rosie's back foot, just above the paw pad. She didn't seem concerned at all and is walking/running normally. Today the spot seemed redder and covered in dirt. I washed the area and put a boot on her. Now Ive just taken the boot off and shes been licking the area and making it bleed! Boot is back on again and I am wondering what home remedies I could use to help, assuming its a hot spot of some kind? The area doesn't seem infected nor oozy but its pretty red and I have clipped the hair away now so it can 'breathe'. Would Betadine help or some kind of antiseptic cream? (though I am not keen to make it gooey). Anything else I could try? Thanks! Edited April 9, 2008 by chezzyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 hard to say..but betadine a couple times a day wouldn't hurt could be a scrape... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucknow Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Presuming it is a hot spot clip beyond the edges if possible, malaseb following normal instructions works well and plenty of fresh air (elizabethan collar would help). I would however be careful presuming diagnosis if you are not certain. Grass seed can appear the same way for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Any chance it's an embedded grass seed? This seems to be the year for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyr Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 I will try to take a picture of it. Its not between her toes, its on the outside of her foot on the side. The area seems smooth, I can't imagine anything embedded? Be right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyr Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 I just took this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I'd prob go to the vet just in case it is a grass seed. Though Reilly gets a contact allergy around this time of year sometimes and licks and licks at his foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucknow Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Great photograph! I could not swear to cause though, I also would get it checked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyr Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 I have just been trimming her other feet and that pad is definitely a bit more swollen. Never seen this before, so will bath it in salty water tonight and the vet tomorrow I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eridor Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 good plan chzzyr, I wouldnt like to guess either but maybe she grazed it on concrete or pavers and the licking and maybe mild infection has caused the swelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spilby Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 good plan chzzyr, I wouldnt like to guess either but maybe she grazed it on concrete or pavers and the licking and maybe mild infection has caused the swelling. I would say the same, my dog does in when she turns fast on the concrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyr Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 She is running around like there is nothing wrong I guess I am just very aware of the redness even if she doesn't give two hoots. Atleast its on the outside of her toe so no pressure is being put on it. I felt around between the toes thoroughly and couldnt feel anything other than a bit of warmth from the sore toe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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