My cat Gigi’s paw and toe pads have been swollen for about a week and a half. They’ve been getting worse and i’m not sure what to do. He licks his paw often and I can tell it hurts him but he lets me touch it. I took him to the vet but they weren’t much help and didn’t say what could be the cause. This has happened a few times before and usually goes away but I really want to figure out what I can do!
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Swollen and raw toe pads
- Thread starter rosieani
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It looks like it could be pododermatitis aka pillow foot. Here is some info:
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&catId=102903&id=4952090
Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis - Tufts Catnip
Ask your vet about this possibility. If your vet has no experience treating it, ask you vet to consult with another vet or with a veterinary school. You may also seek out a second opinion from a veterinary dermatologist.
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&catId=102903&id=4952090
Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis - Tufts Catnip
Ask your vet about this possibility. If your vet has no experience treating it, ask you vet to consult with another vet or with a veterinary school. You may also seek out a second opinion from a veterinary dermatologist.
Did the vet consider pillow foot? You could try applying coconut oil and see if it gives relief; it is also beneficial taken internally so it's safe to lick off. Ask your vet about adding immune support such as L-lysine, CoQ10, probiotics.
