Dog’s Toe With Broken Nail

Hi William:

My dog broke her toenail a month ago.  The vet prescribed the antibiotic Apo-Cephalex (750 mg twice a day for 10 days).  When that didn't reduce the redness or the swelling, she increased the dosage to 1000 mg twice a day for 14 days.  We are nine days into the second regimen of antibiotics, and the toe still looks bad (red and white) -- perhaps abcessed.  (Is there a way for me to forward a photo to you?)

We bought some Calendula spray two days ago, and are spraying the toe twice a day.  Our dog walks 2 km in the morning and 1 km in the evening.  After each walk, we soak her foot in an epsom salts solution, then apply the Calendula.  We put a cone over her head to prevent licking.

Are we on the right track?  Can you suggest something else?

Thank you very much.

Steve