collie/grey 238 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 My bitch did something to her toe a couple of weeks back which resulted in a little cut (like a scratch) on the inside of the toe and it being a little swollen. She hasn't been lame and runs perfectly fine on it, but after a good run starts a little limp, the only time she lets out a little wimper is when you sqease the swollen part, it's swollen on the knuckle part of the toe. She's in the lamping comp next week!! I can't totally rest her if she needs it or else she will get totally unfit and that will be it. As i said she runs perfectly on it and isn't lame. Any ideas or suggestions on what it could be or to do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anythingoes 28 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 sounds like a chiped bone there mate but only a guess ,,i take it you have checked for grass thorns etc .. hope bitch does well anyhow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
collie/grey 238 Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Ooooooooh i hope it's not a chipped bone! Yeah she's been checked for thorns etc, but nothing. Get this comp sorted and then have a closer inspection with the vet..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
undisputed 1,664 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Not sure it's a chipped bone...possibly just bruised or sprained....rest is the only cure I'm afraid....has the cut healed fully sometimes lurchers can be real wimps when it comes to cuts and grazes....I would just keep an eye on it and bathe regularly in warm water. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
collie/grey 238 Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 the scratch has totally healed, just when you sqeause the lump hard. rest will have to wait, can't run her on possibly 30 rabbits the same night after having no exercize for a week! as long as she doesn't go lame by then she hopefully will be ok for the night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,615 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 i'd rather not enter the comp and be certain the bitch is ok , rather then keep running her and end up with a lame dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scouser3038 1 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) I think you'd be best to get the dog checked over to make sure your not doing anymore damage running the dog bull X's will often run with injurys without showing any signs, just make sure its nothing that could end her career if its not treated. It could be ligament damage?? My dogs got damaged ligaments at the moment theres swelling on the knuckle but no cuts?? Deffo get your bitch checked over!! Good luck in the Comp Scouser 3038 Edited November 23, 2008 by scouser3038 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whip x grey 276 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 i know some people,s use iodine on swollen toe,s ,,,,,think it hardens the toe but if its a crack bone,,some people,s use a chinise remedys,,,my brother used one if i see him i will ask him the name,,,somtimes u can find thing,s that might help in racing horses suply sites ( if ur dog not 100% i would strongly advise not to run him,,,,remember a dogs toe,s or feet ,is there bread and butter sort of speak,,, there,s always next time) what iam trying to say is dont take risks if its toe,s or feet,,,thats the dogs main tools,,exculding there mouth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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