Tough Little Bugger

[matt1979 766]

Took the dogs out earlier for leg stretch locally in the sunshine. Decided to take a new route across a few fields just off the footpath. Wish I hadn't bothered within 5mins lurcher clocked something in the next field which I hadn't spotted and before I could call him in he was gone, got a nice view but he disappeared with into a wooded area swiftly followed by the terrier and mad schnauzer. They ducked in and out of the wooded area a few times and then all went quiet. After a few whistles I began to fear the worst but thankfully few minutes later the young lurcher returned out of the wood ran back and looked okay called the others back in as well. Terrier returned blooded up but no signs of injury, daft schnauzer comes back last as usual not a scratch on him. Doubled checked then all over again and couldn't believe the young lurcher had an old 3inch old flat heAd nail clean through his front paw, no blood not even a limp or wimper from him as we trudged back to the motor. Infact he was keen to hunt up on the way back. He is at the vets getting it removed now, fingers crossed it has missed everything important and he is back up and running ASAP

Edited March 20, 2016 by matt1979

[morton 5,368]

Took the dogs out earlier for leg stretch locally in the sunshine. Decided to take a new route across a few fields just off the footpath. Wish I hadn't bothered within 5mins lurcher clocked something in the next field which I hadn't spotted and before I could call him in he was gone, got a nice view but he disappeared with into a wooded area swiftly followed by the terrier and mad schnauzer. They ducked in and out of the wooded area a few times and then all went quiet. After a few whistles I began to fear the worst but thankfully few minutes later the young lurcher returned out of the wood ran back and looked okay called the others back in as well. Terrier returned blooded up but no signs of injury, daft schnauzer comes back last as usual not a scratch on him. Doubled checked then all over again and couldn't believe the young lurcher had an old 3inch old flat heAd nail clean through his front paw, no blood not even a limp or wimper from him as we trudged back to the motor. Infact he was keen to hunt up on the way back. He is at the vets getting it removed now, fingers crossed it has missed everything important and he is back up and running ASAP

Good write up,yet i despair at times when a trip to the vets is not needed,working dogs get working injuries and the owner as to learn to cover such situations,not having a pop mucker but you need to learn a few basics.

[mushroom 13,198]

Unless I'm mistaken Morton the dog has a feckin nail through its foot! You want to pull that out yourself and not check for other resulting damage?

[matt1979 766]

Morton you are going to have to give me a clue here as I am lost. I am more than happy to treat my dogs if required but a rusty old nail straight throw the entire foot is not worth the risk in my eyes. If for nothing more than the antibiotics needed post injury. This wasn't coming out without some serious effort believe me, we have all removed various stuff from a dogs feet myself included it's part and parcel of having a dog never mind a worker, but you got his one wrong mate but thanks for your comments it's out now his is the guilty subject

[stone rose 353]

done the right thing mate vets alday long hope the dogs ok atb

[Somewhereyournot 1,117]

Yep Defo right thing to do. It's surprising what some dogs are willing to carry on through.

[morton 5,368]

Morton you are going to have to give me a clue here as I am lost. I am more than happy to treat my dogs if required but a rusty old nail straight throw the entire foot is not worth the risk in my eyes. If for nothing more than the antibiotics needed post injury. This wasn't coming out without some serious effort believe me, we have all removed various stuff from a dogs feet myself included it's part and parcel of having a dog never mind a worker, but you got his one wrong mate but thanks for your comments it's out now his is the guilty subject

Ive nothing but admiration because you put the mutts welfare first,well done and i applaud you for that,i wish others had your commitment,YET,removing a tack is something the average working dog owner SHOULD have the aptitude to deal with,or learn to before needless vet visits empty the wallet,again you have the dog at heart,well done,others have the same feelings without the same financial outlay.

[matt1979 766]

 

Not the best pic but look at the leg front paw. The nail or whatever it was is clean through the foot with the head of nail tight to the pad underneath amazing it didn't bleed to be fair. The lad is fast asleep at my feet as we speak with a daft purple sock on atb

[morton 5,368]

Unless I'm mistaken Morton the dog has a feckin nail through its foot! You want to pull that out yourself and not check for other resulting damage?

Yes.A nail in the foot is the least of what some have to deal with,don,t get a working terrier.

[mushroom 13,198]

Mate I have no issues patching up a broken dog! A nail straight the foot of a running dog could result in metatarsal damage, ligament damage, serious deep infection etc etc need I go on?

 

Pulling a rusty nail is bad enough in a human.

Edited March 20, 2016 by mushroom

[matt1979 766]

 

 

Morton you are going to have to give me a clue here as I am lost. I am more than happy to treat my dogs if required but a rusty old nail straight throw the entire foot is not worth the risk in my eyes. If for nothing more than the antibiotics needed post injury. This wasn't coming out without some serious effort believe me, we have all removed various stuff from a dogs feet myself included it's part and parcel of having a dog never mind a worker, but you got his one wrong mate but thanks for your comments it's out now his is the guilty subject

Ive nothing but admiration because you put the mutts welfare first,well done and i applaud you for that,i wish others had your commitment,YET,removing a tack is something the average working dog owner SHOULD have the aptitude to deal with,or learn to before needless vet visits empty the wallet,again you have the dog at heart,well done,others have the same feelings without the same financial outlay.

All my dogs are insured Morton so not an issue. For me a tenner a month is worth it. We will beg to differ on this one as without being on the scene in truth I don't think you can make the call but I agree some thjngs can be treated and working dogs you need a level of first aid competence for your mutts. It was beyond that in my eyes this time and I don't think that makes me incompetent atb

[mad4it 695]

well done to you for going to the vets, I would have done the same at the end of the day the dogs wellfare comes first and formost.Its better to be safe than sorry.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Fair play for going to the vets and getting it sorted.

 

Mine are all insured but I still try to avoid vets where possible as minor things will be less than the excess so end up paying out of your own pocket anyway.

 

I can see both sides of the story and we do see all too often lads going to the vets and getting fleeced when it wasn't necessary. But you Deffo done the right thing.

 

Bloody dogs. Always something.

[morton 5,368]

 

 

Morton you are going to have to give me a clue here as I am lost. I am more than happy to treat my dogs if required but a rusty old nail straight throw the entire foot is not worth the risk in my eyes. If for nothing more than the antibiotics needed post injury. This wasn't coming out without some serious effort believe me, we have all removed various stuff from a dogs feet myself included it's part and parcel of having a dog never mind a worker, but you got his one wrong mate but thanks for your comments it's out now his is the guilty subject

Ive nothing but admiration because you put the mutts welfare first,well done and i applaud you for that,i wish others had your commitment,YET,removing a tack is something the average working dog owner SHOULD have the aptitude to deal with,or learn to before needless vet visits empty the wallet,again you have the dog at heart,well done,others have the same feelings without the same financial outlay.

All my dogs are insured Morton so not an issue. For me a tenner a month is worth it. We will beg to differ on this one as without being on the scene in truth I don't think you can make the call but I agree some thjngs can be treated and working dogs you need a level of first aid competence for your mutts. It was beyond that in my eyes this time and I don't think that makes me incompetent atb

 

Nobody said such M,the facts are that the average working lurcher encounters more than a tack in a foot in its working lifetime,especially the jukels that reach an age,if every knock,twist,turn or bump made for a vet id be skint and the dog would be wrapped in cotton wool every time it left the kennel.A tack in the foot id remove and cleanse,then possibly rest the dog for less than 24 hrs,IF the dog still suffered a few days later id possibly seek veterinary attention,i doubt i would need to.In reality a tack in the foot would seem so insignificant to some as to not warrant attention,unless needed.

[matt1979 766]

Fair enough be a boring world if we all if the same I suppose. But let's be honest you were having a pop lol it's okay though I am a sedate man. in truth if you have removed similar through the entire foot and not had infection without further treatment or precaution then I think you may have been a tad lucky. Especially as the nail or tack is rusty as. Anyway he is a tough little bugger in my eyes even if his owner isn't lol ps my family have always kept working terriers and i have seen plenty of dog injuries over the years, big difference between a terrier and a runner in my eyes especially where the runners feet are concerned.