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Lacy's Mom · 10-09-2006, 11:32 AM

I would carefully examine the paw with a magnifying glass if you have one to look for any injuries.

Soaking the paw in epsom salt and water would be good if its just a sprain.

If you think it could be a spider, ant, bee bite I would make a paste out of baking soda and cold water; or meat tenderizer and water; or a wet tea bag (black tea is best) to draw out and neutralize any poisons. You could also give children's liquid benadryl - up to 2mg per pound every 8 hours.

10-09-2006, 11:32 AM	#5
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	I would carefully examine the paw with a magnifying glass if you have one to look for any injuries. Soaking the paw in epsom salt and water would be good if its just a sprain. If you think it could be a spider, ant, bee bite I would make a paste out of baking soda and cold water; or meat tenderizer and water; or a wet tea bag (black tea is best) to draw out and neutralize any poisons. You could also give children's liquid benadryl - up to 2mg per pound every 8 hours.