bullmastiff 615 Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Just a quickie, Roo damaged his nails a week and a half ago coming back after a run with the outside toe on EVERY foot bleeding! As he's never hurt his feet before so I'm just wondering how long to rest him for? I gave him a week of crate rest and on the lead exercise and his nails seemed fine. I gave him a quick easy run on Friday +(a week later) but he came back with one of the nails bleeding again. How long should I keep him on restricted exercise and crate rest? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whip x grey 276 Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 front nails take longer,,,,,,,if its ur dogs back foots nails less,,,,as they only use them to push off my dog lost back nail 2year ago on back foot,,,it broke twice since them,,,but doesnt give him any problems if in doubt ,,,,,6 weeks,,,is good time to let dog heal,,,,,, when comes to nails,,,,broken toe 10-12 weeks ,,,,if anyone reading this and has toe problems Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullmastiff 615 Posted March 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Luckily the nail didn't break, it was just bleeding around the root of the nail. 6 Weeks!! that's the end of his season then! I was hoping to start the pup towards the end of April with some easy Rabbits and maybe retrieve a shot cub or two. I was hoping Roo would be able to show her the ropes but I guess I'll have to just run her on her own for now? Thank you for the advice, All the Best. Luke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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