The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 one thing with having go-faster hunting dogs is that they tend to pick up injuries... having said that, both of mine haven't been too bad...... until yesterday evening. They went off for a high-speed hoon in a field and Ruby came back with blood dripping from her 'ankle', she's pretty tough and never even whimpers if she's hurt. Turns out that she'd skinned the small joint (not really a pad) just above her dew claw and it was bleeding profusely, swilled it with some saline and used some conforming bandage to hold a makeshift pad against it until we got home. Then I bathed it and squirted with vet wound powder to stop the bleeding. I expected to lead walk her this morning but she's fine *phew* Cyrus, however, seems to be lame on one front leg he's a complete wuss and a total drama queen so he's really laying it on. No obvious signs of injury or sore/hot areas so I have left him to rest it and will see how he is later. I could really do without any expensive vet bills thismonth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 you have my sympathies. Ozzie is inclined to go lame at the drop of a hat; he had elbow dysplasia surgery on one leg which cured that, but is starting to limp on the other front leg from time to time... vet says too old now (4 and a half) for dysplasia to be showing up, but next thing will be x-rays. having just spent almost £300 on the rabbit, I too could do without a vet's bill for a while! I'm managing it at the moment with shorter walks - 30 mins max, plus another 15 mins later on, and that seems to keep the limp at bay (and he was on metacam for a few days, but want to keep that to a minimum). also watching his weight closely but that's prob not an issue with lurchers I would think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Sorry to hear about your lab No, weight isn't a problem with them at all, he's just sprained summat I think. He was still milking it in the kitchen when I got back for lunch but got up to go out for a piddle and limped down the garden, stopping every now and then to hold his paw up and look at me (the big jessie) I have given him a Rimadyl (anti-inflammatory) and will lead walk him tonight to prevent any further damage. I have one more Rimadyl left in stock, so if it doesn't improve with that and the Arnica then he'll need to go to the V.E.T Here's a photo of the lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 very handsome! and definitely a six-pack!! not a spare ounce.... dont suppose he has trodden on something has he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 I've checked his pads and between his toes (Salukis have webbed feet) for grass seeds etc. I will have another look tonight but I can't feel any hot spots either. He was rather skinny when we took him in, but he's gained about 1.5kg and is now in great condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Might he have knocked toe Clare. You know how easily they can do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Yes, I have felt his toes, no hot spots or swelling but he does pull his foot away when I check his toes... perhaps it's just ticklish! Hopefully it'll get better soon.... a friend would be hand feeding him boiled chicken, but I'm a tough love mum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Willow's a major wuss too, but it does make it difficult to know if there's something really wrong or they're just being pathetic? Willow seems prone to getting splinters in her pads which she makes a huge fuss over - I've found "animalintex" is absolutely FAB at dealing with those. She even put her foot down a drain cover not long after I had her - that really made her scream but to be fair there was a LOT of blood and stitches etc were required from the vet. Just remind me one more time, why is it we have these pets???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Ruby is the total opposite to a normal lurcher with regards to pain...more like me; her leg could be hanging off and she'd say 'what?' I've not heard of Animalintex before, but will stock up on it. I expect that they stock it in Crofts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Animalintex is a dressing, actually meant as poultice dressing for horses. It's about £6 (I think) but you get loads (well loads for a dog, anyway, probably not for a horse ), so you can cut it to size, then wrap a bit round the offending toe and leave it overnight, draws all kinds of gunk out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Sounds a lot better (and cleaner) than the potato skin poultices my Nonno used to use on the goats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 My Otis is a drama queen, if he hurts himself he puts his head on one side, one ear to the floor and spins around and around on the spot screaming like a toddler He also limps on one leg then forgets which was hurt and limps on the other I'd rather have a Ruby I think but i guess a dog with a high pain threshold is probably not a good thing either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 *splutters* it must be the boys who are attention seekers then He's much less lame this evening (thankfully) it must be the resting and the Rimadyl. I'll see how he is in the morning before I count my chickens though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I've not heard of Animalintex before, but will stock up on it. I expect that they stock it in Crofts. Animalintex is wonderful stuff. Put on as hot a your can bear on a nail bed infection it works a treat - this is on a child not a dog by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Ooh I remember using Animalintex on the horses, years ago! Didn't realise you could still get it - must get some for the dogs! Candy is a total wuss as well and very cautious about injuring her delicate form. Ruby is the one with the high pain threshold - she came running out of the hedge the other day absolutely covered in blood! When I managed to find the source, she had caught her tongue on a bramble (the downside to running with your tongue hanging out) and it had already stopped. She never limps while we are out, she just doesn't notice any injury, but usually develops a limp once she calms down and we are walking home. If it isn't a thorn in her pad, it's often just a mild twist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 glad I'm not the only one to use animal things on humans! I regularly use vet wound powder on my and Rosie's cuts I have yet to spray purple spray on anyone though.... Yours sound like my two Snowy, play really hard and fast - lurcher play is loud and rough, Cyrus is a man then but a total wimp when he comes crying back to his mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 It sounds like it could be a pectorical strain Clare. I'm studing to be a canine massage therapist so i'm learning all about these things. If you can crate rest him and only let him out for 1's and 2's on a lead in the garden for a week you should see an improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Thanks Karen, he was fine after a couple of days of light duties (try telling that to a lurcher) and just one Rimadyl. both of them back up to full strength and happy to hoon in the river with two springers yesterday I think it was just a sprained toe as CM suggested; his leg was sound when I felt it but he wasn't massively keen on having his foot felt when I check the pads and webs for any foreign bodies. Cyrus would love to be a patient if you need to practice - he loves any amount of pampering and hands-on whereas Ruby doesn't like to be 'mithered'. Sounds like a great qualification for someone in your line of business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
