Liz, I am so sorry...no one should have to endure what you have this year with your pups and daughter...how are Larry and the kids? Give Dante some hugs and scritches. Hopefully your big goofy boy is helping you through this pain.
i'm so sorry...like so many others, i hoped for a happy ending, and like so many others, my sympathies for his family and all those who loved him and cared enough to help.
Bailey did this in the winter...I think she ripped it on a piece of ice...I took her to the vet and he put something on it (anti-biotic cream?) to help heal it and then bandaged it up. He stressed not to get it wet because you want to make sure bacteria does not grow if the bandage gets wet. In fact he called us at home that night to remind us again. He also did not stitch it because he said they will likely come out and the webbing isn't particularly useful now.
I can't remember how long the bandage was on...it was almost healed once we removed it, then we soaked it in epsom salts 3 x day until it was fully healed. Bailey did cut it once since but it healed quickly and she's never had a problem.
Also the bandage covered her whole paw and part way up her leg to prevent swelling and bacteria from getting in.
Sending lots and lots of healing thoughts...so glad things worked out well at the hospital too. I bet you're both glad to be home. Get well Bones...we're all thinking about ya here!
Welcome...there's some really good instructions in the technical section here on GT about posting pics. And there's another JRT here on GT...have you seen Jilly Bean...so Birdie is in good company.