pet’s breed: chihuahua mix
pet’s age: 9months
pet’s sex: male
previous treatment:

vetrimoxin paste, fucidin, betadine ointment, icthammol paste,synulox tablets

QUESTION:

congenitally inward twisted toes of both hindlimbs.started to get swollen on plantar aspect and second lateral digit.swelling incresing in size size since last 7days.nothing aspirated out as yet. not draining out on its own-fluctuating fluid within.thinning of overlying skin but has not opened yet. how can i get the swelling to subside.?what could it be?help

ANSWER

Dear,

You should apply ichtiol-camphor ointment (black ointment) if you haven’t use it, with bandage over it for few days. This will drain the liquids, if there are any.
If doesn’t help, vet surgeon should explorate the swelling for foreign bodies or correct the nails (if they make problems).

Best wishes,

Damjan

Damjan Pavlovski DVM
ANIMAL MEDICA
www.animalmedica.mk