Ask A Scientist© Veterinary Topics Archive

name         Amanda D.
status       student
age          13

Question -   "My dog split his toe in half and he keeps licking it and
I want to clean it with peroxide and cover it up because he goes outside
and runs in the woods and the dirt and i do not want to get to the point
where he needs to have his toe removed or something.  Can I clean it myself?
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Do not be penny wise and pound foolish. The longer you wait, the  bigger the
problem will become. And the more expensive. SEE A VET NOW... or your dog
just might need major surgery.

Phillip Raclyn, DVM CVA
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No, you should get it looked at by a vet, disinfected with something
stronger than peroxide (which is a weak antiseptic) and probably bandaged
for a week to let it heal.

Phillip Raclyn, DVM CVA
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