What is this growth between my dog's toes? Can I treat it at home?

Hello. It is very difficult to tell exactly what you are trying to show because of all the hair there. It does somewhat resemble a plantar wart, but I am afraid a hands on exam will probably necessary to truly identify what this is. You can try bandaging up the paw in essence creating a sneaker to protect the area, but do try to have this looked at in the near future in case additional treatment is necessary. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. I really do not think this is something that you can fix by yourself. From your pictures, it looks like a tumor of some kind so it should be examined by a veterinarian as soon as you do so. In the meantime, you could just keep the area clean using a product called Hibiclens ( available at all pharmacies ), but I would have Chloe's foot looked at to determine the cause of the lesion. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello, thank you for using PetCoach. This looks to be a histiocytoma tumor which is a benign tumor commonly found on the limbs and face of dogs. It is a benign tumor that usually will regress on its own within a few weeks/months with no treatment. Of course, I am just guessing. It is impossible to diagnose these things via the internet with just a photo. Here is an information sheet about histiocytomas in dogs for you to read. ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/skin-cutaneous-histiocytoma ) He should not be licking the tumor - if he is, you need to get him a cone collar to wear to stop that behavior. If he is just licking the paw, that is not likely related to the tumor and is a different issue. As always, if you are worried, you should take him to your vet for an exam. Best wishes.

From the picture this looks to be a mass. I would recommend having it evaluated by your family vet for needle sampling with cytology. That way they can determine if this is a mass and if so if it needs to be surgically removed (benign vs malignant). The toe is a tricky location so having it evaluated while it is small would be best. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

It has a wart like appearance, however it is difficult to determine what it may be by just an image. Ideally, Chewy should be physically examined by your veterinarian. A fine needle aspirate can be done to collect samples for pathology. This may provide a diagnosis. Treatment options can be discussed once results are returned. If she is licking or chewing at it, place an e-collar (cone) on her until she sees the doctor.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You should clean the wound with boiled, warm water and cotton buds after each walk, at least twice a day. Dry the paw with a soft tissue after cleaning. If you have an antiseptic solution, like 4% chlorhexidine you can add it to water. Also, make sure that Rowdy doesn't lick or chew the bump.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You should make sure that Toby does not lick or scratch the wart. Also, you can clean the dried blood and dirt with boiled, warm water or antiseptic solution (4% chlorhexidine works best). Once your local vets are open again, you should get Toby seen by them. The growth does not look nasty but if it is getting bigger, bleeding or bothering your dog, surgical removal should be discussed.