Paw pad injury, should I be concerned?
#1
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Paw pad injury, should I be concerned?
Noticed some minor damage to my mini Aussies paw pad. Not bleeding nor does she limp or show any signs of pain from it but I am not sure if it was a callus that rubbed off, did she cut it on something or ? Can anyone tell if this thick of a layer is okay to lose? Thanks
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I don't know about a dogs pad but if this was a human tissue injury, that would need a few stitches. That's pretty deep. Would probably need an inner stitch & a couple on the outside.
Seem to me like, because its on the pad, its going to be used a lot & its going to move around & not heal on its on, but again, I dont know about how it will heal or how fast it will heal. Also, its going to get dirt and "stuff" in it.
I'd think it needs a couple of stitches to close it up so it will heal.
Just my opinion.......
Seem to me like, because its on the pad, its going to be used a lot & its going to move around & not heal on its on, but again, I dont know about how it will heal or how fast it will heal. Also, its going to get dirt and "stuff" in it.
I'd think it needs a couple of stitches to close it up so it will heal.
Just my opinion.......
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I guess seeing the picture is not as good as in person. It's not split open its a patch missing. Like if you were to get a callus on your hand and peel it off revealing more skin tissue beneath. What you see is not an open wound.
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My 2-year-old Collie had a raw pad during wintertime. It was on the rear section as I think this is also. You can put a sock on it and Vaseline. If it if doesn't seem to be healing, take her to a vet. In my opinion it does not look really serious.