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Okay. My dog is a year old and the other day we notice that she keeps chewing at her paws. Well this morning my husband looked at them and notice that they were bleeding and I went to go get wound lotion and when I got back her back hind leg paw is swallowen. My question is should I take her in to the vet or see if goes down and then take her in if it doesn't? We don't have the money to take her to the vet, but I am afraid it will just get worse. I also think it has something to do with the fact my husband wrapped the bandage to tight around her foot and as she was biting at it, it may caused the paw to do that. If anyone could let me know what main cause might be that this happening and if I should actually take her in I would really appreciate any advice I can get. Thanks!

Answer 1

instead of using a lotion, use pre-boiled water with salt - it kills infections and has never failed my dogs. keep her rested off the feet and keep an eye on her. dont let her chew her feet. check for anything around the feet.

Answer 2

Yes i think you should go see a vet and fast before the dog gets really hurt.

Answer 3

She must be seen by a Vet as soon as possible. It could be caused by one of many things.  As for the money - you can't afford to not take her.  It is unlikely the condition will improve without professional care and like humans, the earlier the treatment, the better the outcome.

Ask Vet about time payments or put it on a credit card like so many of us do for less important things.

Answer 4

sometimes it's just an allergy and the paws get itchy. Unfortunately dogs don't know when to stop, it doesn't matter even if it's bleeding just to get rid of the itch. If it's swollen seems like it's infected. It doesn't help to wrap it in bandages unless you can do it right and the wound is clean. I'll get some alcohol and peroxide which will sting so don't do it too hard. Does it have pus? If yes then he might need some antibiotics for the infection. Sorry couldn't be much help, kinda hard without seeing it. Hope she gets better.

Answer 5

check her pads (in between) she may have a seed stuck in there. Also check the sore area for a foreign body, as seeds get right in the fur sometimes.

if no luck its probably the vets.

Answer 6

It could be mites, a fungal infection or attention seeking. She does need to go to the vet, call a local shelter and ask for low cost vets in your area.

If its left she could get a serious infection, and she is also in pain right now and needs to be checked out.

Answer 7

i think you should wait a lil bit and if it gets worse, bring your dog to the vet  

Answer 8

My in laws lab does the same thing.  The vet related it to table food.  He use to get table food on and off.  When he was left with dog food he would chew at his paws.  The vet related it to a "dog fit", or a human food allergy.  They stopped all human food and the dog stopped the chewing.  Also don't wrap the dog's feet.  Keep them clean and dry.

Okay I see you added more.  Do you or your neighbors use a lawn company.  If so, call that company to see what chemicals they are using to kill weeds.  You can tell your vet the chemical and see how this effects dogs.  I think you would be able to see fleas and since your dog just went to the vet they would have been spotted, but dogs can give fleas to one another through the fence.

Answer 9

I most certainly would take her to the vet.

Answer 10

Take your dog to the vet ASAP!

Goodluck!

Answer 11

I would take her to the vet.  There is a reason the foot is swollen, and you probably want to know what that is so that it doesn't get worse and give her more pain.  While you are there, you can ask why she is chewing her paws.  My mom's dog used to do the same thing: Chew her paws.  Part of it was because her nails were too long the other part was because her skin was super dry and itchy.

Answer 12

sounds like you don't need to be doctoring and let her see a vet.

Answer 13

chewing on feet is a sign of allergies take her to the vet. they will most likely give her a shot.