stopper pads

[P5HEN 168]

noticed today my pups stopper pad bleeding thought hed caugt it on somert anyways took him out for a stroll and noticed the other one bleeding too, its not bothering him he didnt flinch when i cleaned and creamed them up, anyone tell me what the problem could be? ill rest him for a cppl days anyway give them chance to heal, any info appreciated, thanks

[dymented 2,220]

hes court it it happens a lot but on hard ground ect

[skycat 6,173]

Running on hard ground, stony ground, road ways: generally speaking fast dogs are more likely to damage their stopper pads: it acts as a shock absorber when the dog is galloping hard: hits the ground. Also when landing after jumping. Don't let the dog gallop until they are properly healed or they'll just open up again: 7-14 days depending on how bad it is. If there is a cut just below the stopper, on the leg, it can take weeks to heal.

[patterdalejoel 669]

Running on hard ground, stony ground, road ways: generally speaking fast dogs are more likely to damage their stopper pads: it acts as a shock absorber when the dog is galloping hard: hits the ground. Also when landing after jumping. Don't let the dog gallop until they are properly healed or they'll just open up again: 7-14 days depending on how bad it is. If there is a cut just below the stopper, on the leg, it can take weeks to heal.

i know this is off topic, but what is the general opinion about running a dog on maize stubble, only i was planning on going ferreting on some on the weekend. could the dog striking at the rabbit be the biggest risk ie stubble in eyes etc? is it more risk than its worth? cheers

[P5HEN 168]

thanks for that dym/sky ill keep him in for a cppl of week, strange though i wouldnt say hes been ran on hard ground and especially with all this rain weve had fields have been rather soft, ill keep him in until theyre healed fully, hes gunna go bonkers because he cant go out, so i hope they heal up soon thanks again

 

and joel get off my effin topic

 

there was a topic about running dogs on stubble and the general opinions posted was DONT your asking for trouble

[jf1970 328]

thanks for that dym/sky ill keep him in for a cppl of week, strange though i wouldnt say hes been ran on hard ground and especially with all this rain weve had fields have been rather soft, ill keep him in until theyre healed fully, hes gunna go bonkers because he cant go out, so i hope they heal up soon thanks again

 

and joel get off my effin topic

 

there was a topic about running dogs on stubble and the general opinions posted was DONT your asking for trouble

you don't have to keep him kenneled up for the length of time he's laid up, you can road walk him on the lead to keep his fitness up, just don't let him of the lead to run around.

[skycat 6,173]

It's fine to road walk or bike the dog at a trot: no point in keeping it shut in: loose too much fitness that way. It's only at a gallop that dogs' stoppers come into contact with the ground.

[haymin 2,465]

I've got that problem just now with the pup have sent away for stopper protectors from the gaffer of here should be here

[P5HEN 168]

ill keep him on lead for a cppl of weeks take it easy thanks again for the much needed info and if the problem keeps re-occuring i might invest in a set of the protectors

[jonesyhunter 2]

i had my bitch out last night and she cut her stopper its just off the hard ground and it didnt help where i was at was like an ice ring. so my lamping has gone down the pan till it heals up

[skycat 6,173]

Do people seriously expect a dog to run on frozen ground and come away foot perfect?

[Millet 4,497]

Fook lamping on frozen ground..that is unless you want to end the dog hunting career..

 

For the origional poster i have had it happen to the mut's load's of times and all i have done is tape them up when out walking..then take the tape back of when you get home..that way you wont have to give the dog a spell of working..