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Do I need a vet for a sore paw pad??

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lisad123 · 02/12/2011 22:03

Thornton has started limping this evening. I have checked him and he has a sore pad, not bleeding and looks like his taken a layer off :(

I'm thinking just to clean it but unsure if that will be enough.

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scrappydoodah · 03/12/2011 08:07

Well he was my dog I'd be tempted to bathe it carefully and keep an eye on him to start with. First sign of swelling, a temperature, lethargy or sickness and I'd take him straight down to the vet, but from your description it sounds like a graze.

There are probably some vets on here who can advise you properly though.

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PeanutsRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 04/12/2011 19:06

Hi lisa my dog started limping on Friday night too! Could see a small graze on pad. We took him to the vets and they charged us £30 to say keep an eye on it, rest it and bathe in salt water Xmas Shock

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lisad123 · 04/12/2011 19:12

Thanks all, his not limping so leaving him to clean it himself and keep eye on it.

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