Dame Aussie Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 So Mosley hurt his foot last Sunday, we went to the vet and got some pain relief, cream and vetwrap and have been cleaning it and applying cream a few times a day. I'm worried though, what at first looked like a cut now looks like a big chunk has come off one of his pads. He is a bucket head at the moment and a very unhappy one at that! I'm just worrying as it isn't healing very fast, I'm going to take him back to the vet tomorrow but was just wondering I'd anyone else has had a similar issue? The poor boy, it looks so painful. Last night he was rubbing it on the carpet which made me think it might be itchy and therefore healing, I dont know though! Any experiences and advice is appreciated, thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Pads do take ages to heal If it's itchy it may be infected as well... or the bandage is irritating him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collstar Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 my dog cut his pad, right through the tough skin and into the soft flesh undernearth. i didnt see any improvement for at least a week. just keep cleaning it, my vet suggested with salty water, and restrict his movement. any suddend or intense straining on that foot could open up the wound again.... had that happen too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Yes, pads take forever to heal. I would restrict his exercise to short leash walks only. Maybe check the wound to see if it hot, swollen, red, smelly, oozing etc? If unsure best to check with your vet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 Thanks guys, I have checked it out and it's just a pink colour, no sign of infection that I can see but I'll have the vet check to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I've found that putting the cream on for the first couple of days, then switching to an antibacterial powder will help heal the wound faster - had a few dogs cut their feet in a similar fashion, and this has worked the best to get them up and about quickly. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda1 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Paw pads take for ever to heal. Like mentioned above restrict movement and make sure the pad/bandage stay dry and clean at all times. Have it re-checked if you are worried. is the dog on anti-biotics as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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