sandymere 8,263 Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Knocked up toe is the colloquial term, usually an over extension of the joint that damages the joint and supporting tendons, time will tell how much damage has been done. I'd lead walk only and use a low dose of an anti inflammatory like metacam. Once pain has reduced enough see if the joint is mobile, gently move the toe through its normal range of movement, if so keep it mobile with daily sessions. Build up exercise but be careful of galloping to early especially on hard ground. One of the big problems is that the joint fixes in position through the extra bone growth as the joint repairs and reduced tendon support. Then when the toe takes a knock in the future it gets forced to move and so breaks the new bone spurs which in turn leads to more and more compromise. I've had dogs with this, as most have once you have been in the game a few years, most have been ok unless run on particularly hard ground. its young so if there’s isn't to much tendon damage and you can keep the toe mobile it may well come ok, if in time its getting worse then you'll need to see a vet used to treating greyhound types. Cold water if it happens again, soon as noted, a stream will do if out then anti inflammatory these reduce the repair to a degree but in doing so may reduce over calcification of the joint in the longer term. Shouldn't bother with bone radial. Hope it settles without further intervention, if unsure the greyhound vet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delboy_187 902 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 cheers mate some knolege gained cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
budgie123 163 Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) Dennis Beary who is based in Ireland is an excellent vet and I used to use him when he was in England. He has developed some great techniques for dealing with toes to stabilise the type of damage your dog appears to have sustained. His prices were always very fair and his advice on managing an injury to give the dog the best possible chance to return to full fitness were second to none. He is based in Straffan Co Kildare 016107996. ATB for a speedy recovery. Edited March 15, 2014 by budgie123 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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