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My dog, Amiya Boo, has been chewing on her paw for a few weeks. I noticed a knot that is tender and has pus when pulled. She also struggles getting up and off the couch and flinches when the knot is touched. There is an open wound with pus underneath the knot. What should I do to treat this and prevent further infection?

February 10th, 2023

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