injured pad

    • Puppy

    injured pad

    I haven't been to idog in a really long time, but I thought I'd ask for some advice...We took topa on a mountain bike ride on saturday...probably not the best idea for a 6 year old dog, but he looked really sad as we were leaving in the truck...
     
    anyway, after about 8 miles, his front pad split down the middle.  He is limping and it obviously hurts, but is not bleeding and looks clean.  Should I do anything about it, or just leave alone and see if it heals on its own?  I don't think it is the type of cut that could use stitches or staples.
    • Gold Top Dog
    Hi Suzco,
    I would clean out the wound and apply antibiotic to the open pad then wrap it also.
    I would also give him a pain reliever if you have anything on hand like a buffered asprin or doggy pain meds you might have on hand to ease the pain a bit.