Peter4190 85 Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 When a toe dislocates it stretches the collateral ligaments holding it together so it’s the ligaments u need to rest and allow to tighten up again or it will happen time and time again, I had a fixator put on my dogs toe which is basically where the tendons get pinned to the bone to allow them to heal and tighten up again good luck with what ever u decide but this time of year I’d probably be having the toe off and be back running with in 2 months if everything goes to plan Quote Link to post
Peter4190 85 Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 Just now, Peter4190 said: When a toe dislocates it stretches the collateral ligaments holding it together so it’s the ligaments u need to rest and allow to tighten up again or it will happen time and time again, I had a fixator put on my dogs toe which is basically where the tendons get pinned to the bone to allow them to heal and tighten up again good luck with what ever u decide but this time of year I’d probably be having the toe off and be back running with in 2 months if everything goes to plan That was 3k though (luckily insured) done by a orthopaedic greyhound specialist very much doubt a normal vet would put a fixator on a toe let alone know what one is Quote Link to post
jukel123 7,957 Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 6 minutes ago, Peter4190 said: The local vet told me it was £400 - 500 then a greyhound vet who I’ve used before wanted £800 to take my dogs toe off That is robbery. Its an injection to numb the pain. And a tug with a pair of pliers. Possibly a stitch. Quote Link to post
Peter4190 85 Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 14 minutes ago, jukel123 said: That is robbery. Its an injection to numb the pain. And a tug with a pair of pliers. Possibly a stitch. Yer an I bet if my dog had come over on a dingy it would be FREE 1 1 Quote Link to post
yanib 4 Posted September 28 Author Report Share Posted September 28 On 15/08/2024 at 16:59, Ben Bowen said: What was the outcome of this @yanib? My whippet just dislocated his chasing the ball. Vet has put it back in but I’m not sure the best way to manage it now @Ben Bowen sorry just seen this. What is the latest with yours? My outcome was taped to the other toe and bandaged for about 6 weeks. Had to re-dress every 5 days at the vets so was a bit of a nightmare. Also caused a few sores. Bandage been off about a month now. Increased walking and activity gradually back to full normal walking. Also been trimming nails regularly. Then the other day she walked into the back of me when I stopped during a walk and somehow managed to dislocate it again. No idea how it happened off such a small impact on the back of my leg as she has been jumping off the sofa and dashing around indoors with no issues. Gone back to vet now. He is speaking to his friend who is a greyhound vet about the best course of action next. I'd probably prefer to have it taken off at this stage as she's already suffered a lot with it, been ongoing since July now. Just concerned about whether she will be able to run normally as it's outside toe, and what would happen if another toe went on the same foot. As you can't surely just keep having them removed. Any advice on these from anyone greatly appreciated! Quote Link to post
Black neck 15,857 Posted September 28 Report Share Posted September 28 7 hours ago, yanib said: @Ben Bowen sorry just seen this. What is the latest with yours? My outcome was taped to the other toe and bandaged for about 6 weeks. Had to re-dress every 5 days at the vets so was a bit of a nightmare. Also caused a few sores. Bandage been off about a month now. Increased walking and activity gradually back to full normal walking. Also been trimming nails regularly. Then the other day she walked into the back of me when I stopped during a walk and somehow managed to dislocate it again. No idea how it happened off such a small impact on the back of my leg as she has been jumping off the sofa and dashing around indoors with no issues. Gone back to vet now. He is speaking to his friend who is a greyhound vet about the best course of action next. I'd probably prefer to have it taken off at this stage as she's already suffered a lot with it, been ongoing since July now. Just concerned about whether she will be able to run normally as it's outside toe, and what would happen if another toe went on the same foot. As you can't surely just keep having them removed. Any advice on these from anyone greatly appreciated! Off wi the bleddy thing ,your get out before Xmas easy if not well before 1 Quote Link to post
The drover 348 Posted September 30 Report Share Posted September 30 On 28/09/2024 at 12:34, yanib said: @Ben Bowen sorry just seen this. What is the latest with yours? My outcome was taped to the other toe and bandaged for about 6 weeks. Had to re-dress every 5 days at the vets so was a bit of a nightmare. Also caused a few sores. Bandage been off about a month now. Increased walking and activity gradually back to full normal walking. Also been trimming nails regularly. Then the other day she walked into the back of me when I stopped during a walk and somehow managed to dislocate it again. No idea how it happened off such a small impact on the back of my leg as she has been jumping off the sofa and dashing around indoors with no issues. Gone back to vet now. He is speaking to his friend who is a greyhound vet about the best course of action next. I'd probably prefer to have it taken off at this stage as she's already suffered a lot with it, been ongoing since July now. Just concerned about whether she will be able to run normally as it's outside toe, and what would happen if another toe went on the same foot. As you can't surely just keep having them removed. Any advice on these from anyone greatly appreciated! After all that , I think your left with little choice. Did the toe swell a lot . If it's swollen again, then just plain rest might allow it to callus up and you'd be OK. But your season would pretty much be over . . As for it popping out . She's put the brakes on walking into you and the angle she's been at has caused it . It would have went anyway me thinks. You could try and find an old grehound vet that might pinfire it . But I think they banned that practice. Good luck 1 Quote Link to post
Moochersways 84 Posted September 30 Report Share Posted September 30 On 28/09/2024 at 12:34, yanib said: @Ben Bowen sorry just seen this. What is the latest with yours? My outcome was taped to the other toe and bandaged for about 6 weeks. Had to re-dress every 5 days at the vets so was a bit of a nightmare. Also caused a few sores. Bandage been off about a month now. Increased walking and activity gradually back to full normal walking. Also been trimming nails regularly. Then the other day she walked into the back of me when I stopped during a walk and somehow managed to dislocate it again. No idea how it happened off such a small impact on the back of my leg as she has been jumping off the sofa and dashing around indoors with no issues. Gone back to vet now. He is speaking to his friend who is a greyhound vet about the best course of action next. I'd probably prefer to have it taken off at this stage as she's already suffered a lot with it, been ongoing since July now. Just concerned about whether she will be able to run normally as it's outside toe, and what would happen if another toe went on the same foot. As you can't surely just keep having them removed. Any advice on these from anyone greatly appreciated! My mates lurcher had similar issues also an outside toe.....had it taken off and tbh hasn't effected the dogs ability and no trouble with the other toes so far 2 Quote Link to post
yanib 4 Posted October 8 Author Report Share Posted October 8 Thanks, I am waiting to hear back from the vet. It wasn't swollen, its popped out again on a walk the other day, doesn't seem to be in any pain at all when it pops out, and pops right back in. She is also fine running around in the garden, just seems to be knocking it at an awkward angle that knocks it out. Hoping at this stage the vet suggests removing it. She is not a working dog so as long as she can run about as normal in the garden and in fields then we will be happy enough. The vet was hesitant as it was an outside toe but hoping that won't be an issue and she will get used to running without it. Quote Link to post
yanib 4 Posted October 11 Author Report Share Posted October 11 (edited) Vet finally got back to me today, he spoke to a greyhound vet who advised that we put a fixator in through the bone 4 weeks attaching to the other toe, and also permanently remove the nail. I was hoping he was just gonna say get rid of the toe, but when I asked he said it was quite an important toe for cornering. Bit reluctant to put a fixator in as it's impossible to stop her jumping on/off the sofa without crating her which I don't wanna do and not sure if it would cause damage jumping on and off sofa with a fixator in. The other options are amputate the toe, or just permanently remove the nail. I'm leaning towards remove the nail initially and seeing how it goes, then if it comes out again probably go for the fixator and then if that doesn't work then amputate. It already stayed in for a good ten weeks though and still popped out pretty easily, so I'm not sure if the fixator will do anything unless it somehow causes the tissue to toughen up more. Will be pondering this all weekend now! Edited October 11 by yanib Quote Link to post
Black neck 15,857 Posted October 11 Report Share Posted October 11 24 minutes ago, yanib said: Vet finally got back to me today, he spoke to a greyhound vet who advised that we put a fixator in through the bone 4 weeks attaching to the other toe, and also permanently remove the nail. I was hoping he was just gonna say get rid of the toe, but when I asked he said it was quite an important toe for cornering. Bit reluctant to put a fixator in as it's impossible to stop her jumping on/off the sofa without crating her which I don't wanna do and not sure if it would cause damage jumping on and off sofa with a fixator in. The other options are amputate the toe, or just permanently remove the nail. I'm leaning towards remove the nail initially and seeing how it goes, then if it comes out again probably go for the fixator and then if that doesn't work then amputate. It already stayed in for a good ten weeks though and still popped out pretty easily, so I'm not sure if the fixator will do anything unless it somehow causes the tissue to toughen up more. Will be pondering this all weekend now! Try another vet sounds bollox that does 2 Quote Link to post
Franks dad 856 Posted October 11 Report Share Posted October 11 29 minutes ago, yanib said: Vet finally got back to me today, he spoke to a greyhound vet who advised that we put a fixator in through the bone 4 weeks attaching to the other toe, and also permanently remove the nail. I was hoping he was just gonna say get rid of the toe, but when I asked he said it was quite an important toe for cornering. Bit reluctant to put a fixator in as it's impossible to stop her jumping on/off the sofa without crating her which I don't wanna do and not sure if it would cause damage jumping on and off sofa with a fixator in. The other options are amputate the toe, or just permanently remove the nail. I'm leaning towards remove the nail initially and seeing how it goes, then if it comes out again probably go for the fixator and then if that doesn't work then amputate. It already stayed in for a good ten weeks though and still popped out pretty easily, so I'm not sure if the fixator will do anything unless it somehow causes the tissue to toughen up more. Will be pondering this all weekend now! 5 minutes ago, Black neck said: Try another vet sounds bollox that does Sounds like they’re just looking at the money …. Tell them you want it taking off , or as our colonial cousin says ( I presume it not just his neck that’s black ) go elsewhere …. Mr Moochers said his dog has had it done and it hasn’t been detrimental to its running abilities, so what if it drifts a bit on bends like a skyliner …. Least it will be working … and if the fixated thingy breaks your gonna be told to have it off anyways I would have thought … your call but I know what I’d be doing …. Snip snip … sorted . 1 Quote Link to post
Black neck 15,857 Posted October 11 Report Share Posted October 11 Any toe what keeps getting damaged will get the onset o the old arthritis pretty quick ,I've had outside toe off a dog that was mosley greyhound and it never made no odds running or turning, maybe on the track where fractions o seconds count but not for running things wi hairy backs Quote Link to post
low plains drifter 10,299 Posted October 11 Report Share Posted October 11 35 minutes ago, Black neck said: Any toe what keeps getting damaged will get the onset o the old arthritis pretty quick ,I've had outside toe off a dog that was mosley greyhound and it never made no odds running or turning, maybe on the track where fractions o seconds count but not for running things wi hairy backs You're an erudite stockman, are you having the screws this season?, if so rub nettles into the troublesome digits Quote Link to post
Black neck 15,857 Posted October 11 Report Share Posted October 11 7 minutes ago, low plains drifter said: You're an erudite stockman, are you having the screws this season?, if so rub nettles into the troublesome digits It's all the years of soaking in peteril Quote Link to post
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