Should I wrap my dog's injured paw pad?
Felton Jenkins
2025-08-04 04:52:23
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Bandage the wound.
Wrap the wound with a bandage to protect it and prevent bleeding.
Monitor the healing and change the bandage daily.
The tricky part in treating paw pad injuries is keeping the dog from licking the wound.
Dogs instinctively want to tear off bandages and lick wounds, but licking the wound can introduce bacteria and cause a delay in healing or even infection.
You may have to use a surgical cone and limit your dog's activity for a while.
You might also experiment with boots specially designed to protect healing paws.
Lydia Mayert
2025-08-04 03:11:43
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If the wound is bleeding - apply a paw bandage.
Properly bandaged, i.e. with cotton between the toes and under the spurs, you can temporarily wrap with strong pressure to stop the bleeding.
Add a paw bandage or pressure bandage if the paw is bleeding a lot.
Apply a pressure bandage in case of heavy bleeding.
In the event of spurting and/or pulsating bleeding from the wound, you should apply a pressure bandage and contact a veterinarian urgently.
It can be difficult to tape a cut on a dog so that it lasts, so contact a vet for advice.