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My dog has an unexplained lump on its foot with a little abscess fluid; the wound is clearly painful and the dog keeps licking it. Is it a skin disease?
Redness and swelling on a dog's foot are usually caused by interdigital dermatitis (pododermatitis), an inflammation between the toes and paw pads with redness, abscesses, and discharge. Keep the area clean, disinfect, apply ointment, and use an Elizabethan collar.
My dog was bitten by a German Shepherd (large, unvaccinated). The bite is on the paw, now swollen, with occasional twitching.
Based on your description, the severe bite and occasional twitching may be from intense wound pain. Take the dog to a vet for an X-ray to check for bone damage, and treat the wound to prevent infection.
Dog caught in a trap on the mountain; right leg joint fascia damaged and pus; paw swollen, walks on three legs, trembling in pain
A deep, pus-filled wound needs vet debridement, anti-inflammation, and bandaging to avoid necrosis. At home, rinse with saline and iodine and apply antibiotic powder, then see a vet soon.
My dog will not put one leg down – why?
A dog sparing one leg is usually injury or arthritis. Check the paw for wounds; clean minor punctures at home, but if touching the leg hurts, get an X-ray for sprain, bone or joint disease.
How do I reduce a dog’s fever?
Normal temp is 38-39°C; a low fever under 39.5°C can be cooled physically (alcohol/water on paws, ears, groin, armpits every 5 min) and by drinking warm water. Above 39.5°C needs a vet shot.
Is a Warm Dog Ear a Sign of Fever?
When owners feel a hot dog ear, they wonder if the dog has a fever. Actually a warm ear can just be normal cooling after exercise. Here our experts explain the causes of a warm dog ear.
What should I do about my dog’s right hind leg trembling?
A dog's right hind leg trembling may be from joint problems or injury. Check the paw for abrasions or foreign objects; if only injury, clean and disinfect and limit activity. If the paw is normal, check joints for swelling, which may need a vet.
What is dog paronychia like?
Dog paronychia is a common skin inflammation around the nail soft tissue. Signs: red, swollen, painful, weeping skin around the nail; the dog may avoid putting weight on the paw or limp; it may lick or chew the area, and severe infection causes fever, poor appetite, and lethargy. Clean the wound with disinfectant and apply antibiotic ointment; trim nails regularly and keep the area clean and dry.
My dog developed a red ring around its mouth 24 hours after topical deworming and sometimes scratches it with its paw.
A red ring around the mouth after topical deworming is likely an allergic reaction. A vet can give a desensitizing shot and switch to a lower-toxicity product; dose by weight to avoid overdose and poisoning.
One of my dog’s eyes is bulging out, but the other eye isn’t – what’s going on?
From your photo, the dog's eye shows inflammation and swelling of the upper eyelid, which may be eye-membrane injury caused by inflammation, foreign-body irritation, or an allergic reaction - for instance, when the eye itches or feels like something is in it, the dog scratches with its paw and over-stimulates the area, causing eyelid swelling; this can also be triggered by an allergy to certain medications. If you cannot get to a hospital right away, first rinse the dog's eye at home with saline to wash out residual medication and inflammatory discharge, then use neomycin sulfate eye drops (such as Langdoqing) plus chlortetracycline or erythromycin ointment applied around the eye, three times a day. Monitor the dog's condition; if there is no improvement, take it to the vet promptly. Or do the simple care first, then take the dog to a veterinary hospital when you can to determine the exact degree of eye damage.