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October 6th, 2014, 08:59 PM
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Has too much time on their hands
Bald patch on paw
I've just noticed a small bald patch on the top of my beagle's paw. It looks inflamed. There's been no change in diet, so I don't suspect a food allergy. Anyone else encounter this? Any point or harm in trying something topical like polysporin before going to the vet?
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October 6th, 2014 08:59 PM
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October 6th, 2014, 09:21 PM
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looks like a tick bite , should get check by vet , nasty things
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October 6th, 2014, 09:44 PM
#3
If he has been licking it constantly , it could be a granulomas (lick sore). Check with your vet as it is hard to clear up .
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October 6th, 2014, 10:29 PM
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Has too much time on their hands
I think that it commonly referred to as a hot spot. The more they lick it gets worse. My German Shepherd gets them all the time. Usually get script for pain killers and antibiotics to get it cleared up.
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October 6th, 2014, 11:46 PM
#5
I go with interdigital cysts- they aren't always BETWEEN the toes, can be dorsal or ventral.( Hot spots aren't common on the foot.)
I don't go to the vet right away for those ; I've seen many of them over the years.... but I AM NOT SAYING YOU SHOULDN'T GO.
I soak them 2 -3times a day in Epsom salts + warm water and then polysporin or cortisone. The dog wear the lampshade 24/7 until it is gone to not allow licking. I give Benedryl for itching relief.
It sometimes gets worse before it gets better. If it's not better in a week , I see the vet for a culture. ( Pain killers aren't given.)
If I see any swelling along the leg we see the vet asap.
edited for safe Benedryl dosage : every 12 hours
http://benadrylfordogs.info/benadryl-dosage-for-dogs/
disclaimer: I am not a vet.
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Last edited by Sharon; October 7th, 2014 at 03:15 PM.
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October 7th, 2014, 08:37 AM
#6
I agree with Sharon. Looks like an Inter-digital cyst.
When my dog had one I soaked it 2x daily in epsom salts but in the end he had to go on antibiotics. cleared up and never came back.
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November 6th, 2015, 11:42 AM
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I have given my dog some benadryl for something like this before, I found the dosages here http://www.anydogrescue.org/benadryl-for-dogs/ which is great for some things, but the vet will be the best for determining what's wrong. Remember that Benadryl is a temporary fix.
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November 6th, 2015, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by
OutdoorGal
Remember that Benadryl is a temporary fix.
It treats the symptoms not the cause....
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November 6th, 2015, 02:57 PM
#9
I can't see the picture but maybe it is just a sore that he has been biting and licking.
mine will lick his paw when he is bored
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