Injuries

[hare_n_hounds 157]

My mates dog nocked his middle toes up last week , he had him out last night and he's limping today, I said to rest him n see how he goes after some rest. I remember a dog I used to have do a similar injury, the toe would pop out each time he was lamped and if it was amputated he couldn't work according to the vet. I rehomed him to a farm after that but I'm sure his was an outer toe not a middle one- can anyone shed any info on what toes can be treated and the dog stil work etc thanks

Edited September 10, 2015 by hare_n_hounds

[hare_n_hounds 157]

Thanks... That still hasn't answered my question though lol

[boyo 1,398]

Pm sent bud

[whitefeet4190 1,725]

I have had one with a middle toe amputated which didn't make any difference to the way he ran, he still couldn't catch a rabbit lol, it's the outside toes that knacker the dogs running if one of them was missing or so I have been told but I don't really know for sure

Atb

[stealthy1 3,964]

Once watched a 3 legged whippet catching rabbits while out ferreting.

[sandymere 8,263]

A knocked up toe is often caused by a transitory dislocation of a toe join that pops straight back in. Ice/cold water, anti inflammatory med such as metacam, rest from running and gentle mobilisation,. The metacam will reduce the inflammation fine but may also slow tendon healing so reduce it as soon as vet says it ok to do so. The early reduction also discourages the dog from over doing it as it they tend to go mad if completely pain free but a little niggle helps to keep them in check. Whether the dog will suffer in the longer term will depend on how much damage has been done and if they allow enough time for it to fully recover.

Edited September 11, 2015 by sandymere

[J Darcy 5,871]

Without seeing it, it is a bit difficult. i would trim the nail back a bit, not to the quick, but back enough so the other toes/nails offer relief. It takes time to heal, and as Sandymere says, a few days of metacam/rimadyl will be great. I have had the same injury on my dog last season, the toe was rested for a couple of weeks and actually formed a hard callus. Rest is important. I have not had any trouble since with that toe, it's as good as new, despite the lump.

[hare_n_hounds 157]

Thanks for the replies. Very informative .