Q My nine-year-old Bulldog, Scully, has developed a large painful lump between her first two toes. Can you suggest any natural remedies?
R.L., via email
A Large lumps that form between the toes, typically in the webbing of the front paws, are common in dogs and known as interdigital furuncles or interdigital cysts.
Most are caused by a bacterial infection, but others may be due to allergies, mites, ingrown hairs, foreign bodies like thorns or grass seeds, or even from excessive licking between the toes as a result of stress or irritation. In some cases, these lumps can also be benign or cancerous tumors.
Overweight dogs, hairy breeds
