Members bolton_blondie Posted August 17, 2020 Members Share Posted August 17, 2020 Dog started with a slight limp (back leg) Saturday morning. No obvious injuries or anything stuck between toes. Gradually got worse so I've booked him into the vets. Earliest I can get is Wednesday. He's only 1, so it's not old age. Given his paws a salt bath and trying to make him rest. Anyone got any advise to try and help the poor lad? I can cope with poorly humans but not with poorly animals 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted August 17, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) I’ll ask the missus she’s a vet Kind of dog is it? Edited August 17, 2020 by Spider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogs Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 A few years ago ours started with a limp, but only every now and again. We looked at her paw loads of times to see if owt stuck in her pad but nothing. As it wasn't all the time we left it for about 2 week before getting her seen. Vet looked at her foot, got magnifying glass out and said look at that. It was the tiniest little pin prick of a mark and when prodded with a needle he said could feel something in there. Asked us if we wanted to have her sedated and open her foot up (£??? hundreds) or if we were happy to let him have a quick rummage with tweezers he reckoned he could get it (£50). Opted for the latter whilst we distracted her with a handful of food, he pulled out a tiny shard of glass. Felt fecking awful for leaving her 2 week. Not sure that helps you though, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Other than keeping the mutt out of anything mucky til they've seen the vet. Not a lot you can do TBF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, boogs said: A few years ago ours started with a limp, but only every now and again. We looked at her paw loads of times to see if owt stuck in her pad but nothing. As it wasn't all the time we left it for about 2 week before getting her seen. Vet looked at her foot, got magnifying glass out and said look at that. It was the tiniest little pin prick of a mark and when prodded with a needle he said could feel something in there. Asked us if we wanted to have her sedated and open her foot up (£??? hundreds) or if we were happy to let him have a quick rummage with tweezers he reckoned he could get it (£50). Opted for the latter whilst we distracted her with a handful of food, he pulled out a tiny shard of glass. Felt fecking awful for leaving her 2 week. Not sure that helps you though, sorry Similar happened to me. I had a pain in my foot at times when walking, ends up going to the local walk-in and there's two slithers of glass inside my foot. Nurse made a bit of a nick in the skin and dug them out with tweezers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted August 17, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Traf said: Similar happened to me. I had a pain in my foot at times when walking, ends up going to the local walk-in and there's two slithers of glass inside my foot. Nurse made a bit of a nick in the skin and dug them out with tweezers. What breed are you? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Just now, RONNIE PHILLIPS said: What breed are you? 😂 Mongrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted August 17, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Traf said: Mongrel Not any old mongrel.... A mongrel that can read & type! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 We had to have our dog put down on Thursday. It was one of the grimmest days of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogs Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 minute ago, kent_white said: We had to have our dog put down on Thursday. It was one of the grimmest days of my life. Sorry to hear mate. Its horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, boogs said: Sorry to hear mate. Its horrible. Thanks mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 minute ago, kent_white said: Thanks mate! It’s been nearly 2 years since we had ours put down. Still miss the big pillock and think about him every day. Total shitter isn’t it mate. BB, is the dog gnawing at it? Or just limping? Not a lot you can do other keep it rested and don’t let it fuck about with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnywhite Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, bolton_blondie said: Dog started with a slight limp (back leg) Saturday morning. No obvious injuries or anything stuck between toes. Gradually got worse so I've booked him into the vets. Earliest I can get is Wednesday. He's only 1, so it's not old age. Given his paws a salt bath and trying to make him rest. Anyone got any advise to try and help the poor lad? I can cope with poorly humans but not with poorly animals 😢 Vetericyn plus you will find it on amazon got great reviews if dog needs a op on the pad set me back 300 earlier this year but I have used this stuff since when her pad looks a bit red and it’s cleared it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted August 17, 2020 Members Share Posted August 17, 2020 I’d put the wife down before I put the dog down* *disclaimer. I’d never put the dog down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 18, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 18, 2020 14 hours ago, kent_white said: We had to have our dog put down on Thursday. It was one of the grimmest days of my life. Shit, sorry to hear that. What was wrong? As for blondies dog- wait for the vet before concerning yourself too much. Could have a gentle feel to see if a joint feels hot. Watch the dog's lips to see if it licks them- indicative of pain. Probably just a strain or something relatively benign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted August 18, 2020 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2020 Thanks lads 👍 Anyone wants to start a go fund me for a poor NHS worker your more than welcome 😂 (I have insurance, I'm not a shit dog owner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 35 minutes ago, bolton_blondie said: Thanks lads 👍 Anyone wants to start a go fund me for a poor NHS worker your more than welcome 😂 (I have insurance, I'm not a shit dog owner) Being a nurse, would accept this round of applause in lieu of any financial contribution? PS - I was going to say "would you accept this clap" but people would only take the piss! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 9 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Shit, sorry to hear that. What was wrong? Cancer. Found a small lump about 4 weeks ago and by last week it was the size of a grapefruit. Had spread all over her body. Horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter superjohnmcginlay Posted August 18, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted August 18, 2020 My chocolate lab is 11 and half, always been fit and up for a walk. That’s starting to slow down, went for a mooch the other day only did 4 miles and it’s knocked him for six. He’s over the “average” life span of a choc lab and he’s had a few bouts of illness recently so I know we are in the home straight with him. Kids adore him especially my daughter they have such a bond. im preparing now, to make it a bit easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Ours started with a limp...then a slight infection between toes....got worse and worse even with antibiotics and medical cleaning. Had 1 toe removed....3 months later same thing on his back paw....turns out to be tumours and a really bad skin dissorder...so had to have the big lad put down....10 years old mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted August 21, 2020 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2020 Knob head of a dog got took to the vets, was jumping around like a loony as soon as we stepped inside. Limp magically disappeared and made me look like a dramatic crazy dog woman. Still sold me anti-inflamatories for 34 bastard quid. Little shit will have to be dying before I take him back now. Knob head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 3 hours ago, bolton_blondie said: Knob head of a dog got took to the vets, was jumping around like a loony as soon as we stepped inside. Limp magically disappeared and made me look like a dramatic crazy dog woman. Still sold me anti-inflamatories for 34 bastard quid. Little shit will have to be dying before I take him back now. Knob head. 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Found a tic embedded in the dogs ear last night. Hadn't half dug it's way in. Twist and pull, sudocrem in the hole, sorted. Commiserations Kent. When we lost our last one, I'd never felt as upset about anything in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burnden Posted August 22, 2020 Members Share Posted August 22, 2020 Had to take our Border Collie to vets yesterday she kept shaking her head a lot , vet reckoned ear infection, £64 for some drops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnywhite Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) New dog law in Germany coming out next year if you own a dog must be walked for at least an hour on each walk twice a day walk must include off the lead exercise. No dog to be left at home all day . don’t know how it can be enforced and some breeds don’t need that much exercise but the sentiment is right https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/3406376001 Edited August 22, 2020 by Farnywhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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