Sore Toe

[mmbrod02]

I took Scarlett for a walk about an hour ago and she started limping. She did not jump up or sprain her ankle/leg/foot. I just finished examining her paws and legs and found a small blister on one of her toes on her front left paw. I bathed her yesterday and she did not have this and she has had no other symptoms prior to when she stared limping on our walk.
I just soaked her foot in warm water and peroxide and I think she might have gotten piece of a thorn or a shard of glass in her toe although I do not see anything because the blister appeared out of nowhere and she did not step on hot pavement or anything. I will take her to the vet tomorrow if she is still limping or has the bubble on her toe but is there anything I can do tonight? She seems to be in pain.

 

[nowhavethreebears]

Is it possible her toes did not get thoroughly dried after her bath? If they remained wet she could possibly be getting a little yeasty there....those things can pop up literally over nignt.
Best thing you can do for now is keep the foot/toe dry. If it still seems painful or irritated tomorrow you might want to get it looked at. She could have something in the skin. I am sure you checked to make sure she doesn't have anything stuck in the webbing of her toes....

 

[mmbrod02]

Thanks, I did check the webbing of her toes and tried to examine her whole paw. I see nothing except the little bubble/blister. I soaked it again in Dawn dishwashing soap (unscented) and warm water and I dried it. It is possible that her paw was not thoroughly dried though when I gave her a bath last night. She seems to be doing better and not limping much right now so I will check it again in the morning and call the vet if it is still bothering her. Thank you!

 

[nowhavethreebears]

Glad she is feeling better. Give adorable little Scarlett an extra smooch for me...:kiss:

 

[mmbrod02]

I will give her an extra smooch for you! She has turned into a real lover and really enjoys cuddling these days. Her toe looks fine today and she is not limping. I am glad to see her back to her happy little self! Thank you for your help.