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    Dec 29, 2012, 07:01 PM
    What type of sore does my dog have?
    My 10 year old black lab has had a bite on his paw for over a month. He has been seen by his vet, but it has not gotten any better. He has been given salve, antibiotics, and epsom salt soaking daily. It seems to not be getting any better. No one seems to know what it is.
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    Dec 30, 2012, 06:20 AM
    Has it been cultured?
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    Dec 30, 2012, 08:19 AM
    The vet extracted cells from the site but doesn't know what it is
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    Dec 30, 2012, 08:20 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Sariss View Post
    Has it been cultured?
    Yes
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    Dec 30, 2012, 08:53 AM
    Have they surgically explored the area to see if there is anything foreign inside of the hole? Often times a foreign body will stop an area from healing.
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    Dec 30, 2012, 09:57 AM
    Have you tried wrapping it and keeping your dog from licking? Sometimes, when dogs think they are trying to take care of their own boo-boos... they prolong the healing effect.. Put a sock on his foot and possibly an e-collar around her neck and see if it doesn't heal.
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