Hi again. My husband took Emmet to Dr. Fallon in Arlington yesterday for corn treatment. First, Dr. Fallon clipped the big ones that were growing sideways, then he worked on the others with variety of tools. Emmet tolerated the whole thing very well--it took about 45 minutes. He came home with three days worth of Previcox, for inflammation and pain.
The vet told my husband that we might be coming back in two weeks, two months, or never, depending whether the corns continued to bother him. Further treatment suggestions were duct tape and soaking with Epsom salts. Dr. Fallon said he had had some success with surgery on other greyhounds to remove corns from the pads. He also suggested we massage Emmet's shoulder muscles.
We'll see how it goes. Emmet does seem less quivery and tentative as he is walking and standing. I'm hopeful.
Thanks, Fasave, for the great tip.