Swollen Dog Paw Due To Tight Bandage

But note that other breeds are not excluded.

Swollen dog paw due to tight bandage.

This condition mostly occurs on the front paws and especially to breeds like boxer and mops as well as dogs that are prone to allergies. Dog paw bandage too tight foot is swollen. Put a loose wrap on the dogs paw which will protect it against infection. The best way to help a dog with swelling due to a tight bandage is to either cut back the bandage or completely remove it.

What you want to do is massage the paw for 3 5 minutes every hour to help reduce the swelling and increase the blood flow. The nurses said to leave it no longer than 1 hour after donating blood the compression of the bandage can interrupt blood flow. Every now and then take the wrap. It is no different than putting a tight bandage on your finger it is going to swell up.

The original wounded area seems fine slightly pink but no puss no funny smell etc. Swollen paws are often caused by a foreign object getting trapped between the pads toes of the dog s foot. That could be why your dog was licking and the constant irritation. Depending on how severe the swelling was the foot may take up to 24 hours before all of the swelling is completely gone.

Glad to hear that the bandage is off. Last updated posted 2016 nov 23 1 47 pm aest posted 2016 nov 23 1 47 pm aest user 608762 290 posts. Insect or spider bites puncture wounds broken toes fractured claws and constant licking chewing as with allergies or other source of chronic irritation are other common causes. Posted 2016 nov 23 10 18 am aest.

Signs your dog s paw is swollen if you notice that your dog s paw is swollen it is probably the first sign of inflammation. It was wrapped for 2 nights before my friend took the bandage off.