paw problem

[only_dion]

My neighbor's dog has a condition with it's paw. I'm thinking maybe its a fungus. The tissues between the toe pads are swollen and bumpy like a rash. Has anyone had any experience with somethhing like this? Please comment.

[Dawn]

It could be an allergy, fungus, bacteria, or internal infection. It should be looked at by a vet.

[only_dion]

My neighbor will not take her to the vet for it.

[DogExpert]

You're going to have to talk her into it, if she really cared about her dog she would take him to the vet.

[PixelQ]

Maybe your neighbor can't afford a vet.

Is there a place in your area that provides low cost care?

Maybe you can talk to your vet and get some ideas about what to do.

Studid me, once I let Mickey chew rib bones and he had them all over the backyard. They were really small.

I came home from work one day, he's acting funny and salivating. I reached in his mouth and found a small bone stuck between his jaws. I couldn't get it out.

I called my vet, they said to come on over. I got Mickey in the car.

Got him in the office, and they said "is this the dog that is choking."

Yep. I said

The vet took him in the back room with the tech and presto magical, the bone was out.

When I asked, how much. He said there was no cost. I was so grateful.

Doesn't hurt to ask around.

[Dawn]

I know this is a rather unpleasant thought, but you might want to consider calling the humane society. Since this isn't a life threatening situation, they would probably just come out and give a warning. However, if this is being caused by an internal infection, it could be very serious and result in death.

[only_dion]

Thanks for all your comments. My neighbor finally took April, her dog, to the vet. [img]smile.gif[/img] The vet said it was a fungus and gave her something for it. April's paw already looks much better. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[PixelQ]

Good for your neighbor.

Great for April.