MandysMom

Sending good thoughts for Lucius.

I'm so sorry. You wrote a lovely tribute to a beautiful girl.

Sending prayers your way.

I'm so sorry. Sending prayers for you and your baby.

I know a few people who've had their greys' corns surgically removed (under GA). They actually cut the pad open and cut out the corn. Every one of them had the corn grow back pretty quickly. AND, the recovery from the surgery was pretty rough. I know several folks here on GT have had success with a laser after hulling, but my vet's office doesn't have a laser. As far as hydrating, when I first started treating Mandy's extremely dry paw pads, I'd "soak" them by wrapping each paw in a wet washcloth for several minutes, then applying one of the thick ointments (like Kerasolv), and putting toddler socks on (secured with surgical tape)--to let it soak in and keep the greasy oinment from staining everything. Now I just do the ointment and socks. Believe me, I had what seemed like a zillion questions when Mandy became a corndog!

Mandy didn't do well on Pred--aside from the excessive thirst and hunger, she had a wild, frantic look in her eyes. The vet we used to see before Dr. Kellogg gave it to her and sent her to a neurosurgeon for a consult (she was doing the GSOD frequently and was barely able to walk). The neurosurgeon examined her, said the dose was way too high and wasn't helping her. Her issue turned out to be non-neurological, but was back spasms caused by the (until that time) undiagnosed corns. I'm wondering if Polli is having back spasms too, due to the shifting balance following her amp. Anyway, I'm glad she's been eating and her weight is good. Continued good thoughts sent your way.

Great news!

Sending prayers for both Bart and Sadi.

Mandy has corns on each foot (actually on almost every toe). We use Abreva (2x daily) and Kerasolv (at night with toddler socks over her paws to let it soak in). Also, Therapaws whenever we are outside (I have carpeting in the house). At first, we were hulling every week to 10 days. Now, we are down to about once a month. Dr. Kellogg told me it didn't have to be Kerasolv--there are other similar ointments available--but the idea is to keep the paw pads more pliable--Mandy's are naturally very dry and cracked. Mandy is a bit of a drama queen, but she seemed to "get it" right away that the Therapaws make it possible for her to walk--without them, she starts limping, shaking, whining, and arching her back in less than 2 minutes outside. Best of luck in dealing with the corns.

Sending good thoughts for Polli.

No advice, just prayers that Beau's tummy troubles get better quickly.

Great news!

Sending prayers that the vet can diagnose Miss Bug's illness quickly so you can get your baby home.

No advice, just sending prayers for Dodge.

Sending prayers for Jake.

Glad to hear he's doing better.

Sendinig prayers for Abbey.

I'm so sorry. Godspeed Sweet Sexton.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry. Godspeed, sweet Speck.

I agree--I'd take her to the vet tonight. Sending prayers for your girl.

No advice, but sending prayers for Abbey.

Continued prayers for beautiful Misty.

I agree with the muscle strain. I would try ice packs (15 min on/15 min off) and massage. Sending good thoughts your way.

Sending prayers for Mango.