Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 What are people's experiences with this? I've heard they won't run the same again? Especially where turning is concerned and running on hard ground etc. My bitch has badly broken a toe on one of her back feet. It's smashed across the joint and a well known osteopath has said it will be best off. He says it will heal without treatment in 3 months but could be weak and go again as soon as she is run. At the minute she is not putting any weight on it at all and is holding it up permenantly so initial signs aren't good. Cheers, Gaz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nothernlite 18,089 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 didnt stop a bitch i had never slowed her down if anything it stopped the dog from being laid up with the injury every time she ran best thing you can do with a broken toe if it keeps coming back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiny 7 1,694 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Get it off then fellah. And she'll be sound and built back for stubble Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 More than a couple of lads have said she will never run the same again, that's what's stopping me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,546 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Is it the first time she's broke it? I'd give her a rest and see if it mends ok, seasons practically over anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nothernlite 18,089 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 More than a couple of lads have said she will never run the same again, that's what's stopping me. bullshit get it off it will keep getting broke and the dog will be laid up more than it can run get it off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 More than a couple of lads have said she will never run the same again, that's what's stopping me. bullshit get it off it will keep getting broke and the dog will be laid up more than it can run get it off I can appreciate that it may cause future problems but once it's off it's off. No putting it back on. That's why im hesitant. I've seen a few photos of feet with toes missing and the shape of the foot is completely different. If she can't turn then she might aswell be laid up cuz a non-turning dog aint much good to me. Atb. Gaz. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bootsha 1,306 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 mine just had his toe off fellah, he had a few weeks in kennel kept it clean, his weight started to go back on it, waited for it all to heal back up, plenty of time, kept it clean, some walking again, they will tell you when they are ready for more, that was before christmas, now hes flat out again, not even favouring a foot at all in any way shape or form. you'd never tell he had it off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaraCroft 863 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Which toe ? Most are fine after having a toe off, as they compensate pretty well. If it's an outside toe, they can take a while to get the turning sorted, just because they need to rebalance. If its an inside toe, it often takes less time, as it is more a pressure thing, than a turning thing. If that makes sense. Mended broken toes are usually weaker and more prone to arthritis - the pressure put on at speed and in a chase situation can often be painful and stop the dog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
budgie123 163 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I have seen a few dogs with toes removed on the back foot and they never had a problem. I would advice speaking to the greyhound vet Richard Torr there are a number of treatments available now like setting the toe with a porcelin solution used in varacous viens and fibre wiring.Depending where the break is they dont always have to remove the full toe. If the toe is removed it will be running again in 3 to 4 weeks. Contact 01509507080. He is based at shepshed near eastmidlands airport. His prices are very reasonable and the advice from him second to none. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nothernlite 18,089 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) More than a couple of lads have said she will never run the same again, that's what's stopping me. bullshit get it off it will keep getting broke and the dog will be laid up more than it can run get it off I can appreciate that it may cause future problems but once it's off it's off. No putting it back on. That's why im hesitant. I've seen a few photos of feet with toes missing and the shape of the foot is completely different. If she can't turn then she might aswell be laid up cuz a non-turning dog aint much good to me. Atb. Gaz. gaz your asking for advice on getting the dogs toe of ive had a dog with its toe of the dog had no problems at all with its toe if anything it was better because it wasnt laid up all the time the dog could turn no problem do you anyone wants a dog that cant turn they wouldnt be able to catch get the toe off whats the point in asking if your mind already made up that your not doing it Edited February 23, 2013 by nothernlite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 More than a couple of lads have said she will never run the same again, that's what's stopping me. bullshit get it off it will keep getting broke and the dog will be laid up more than it can run get it offI can appreciate that it may cause future problems but once it's off it's off. No putting it back on. That's why im hesitant. I've seen a few photos of feet with toes missing and the shape of the foot is completely different. If she can't turn then she might aswell be laid up cuz a non-turning dog aint much good to me. Atb. Gaz. gaz your asking for advice on getting the dogs toe of ive had a dog with its toe of the dog had no problems at all with its toe if anything it was better because it wasnt laid up all the time the dog could turn no problem do you anyone wants a dog that cant turn they wouldnt be able to catch get the toe off whats the point in asking if your mind already made up that your not doing it My mind isn't made up. It's made up that I aren't rushing into it. I've spoken to lads who have had toes of and now the dog can't turn properly and doesn't run like before. Just wanted a few more opinions to help me make the decision that's all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giro 2,648 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I had toe off a bitch. It went several times before I had it off. It made it worst it's other toes started to go as they had no support. I would not do it again would try to pin if possible. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I had toe off a bitch. It went several times before I had it off. It made it worst it's other toes started to go as they had no support. I would not do it again would try to pin if possible.This is why I'm hesitant to just "get it fetched off". I'm going to see a greyhound vet this week who doesn't like toe amputation in running dogs so I will see what alternatives are available before making my decision. In the meantime what would people reccomend? Leave it? Wrap it? She's still holding it up and not putting any weight on it. It happened Friday morning. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RossM 8,149 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I would try and tape it to the toe next to it to give it a wee bit support and shape to heal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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